Concord Mayor Bill Dusch and his wife, Debbie, have completed marathons in all 50 states.
James Nix / Independent Tribune
Bill Dusch runs through the snow and ice for a marathon in Antarctica.
Bill and Debbie Dusch, who have run about 150 marathons between them, keep all their race hardware in a cabinet.
In 2007, Bill and Debbie Dusch ran a marathon on the Great Wall of China with their daughter while their son competed in the event's 5K race.
In 2007, Bill and Debbie Dusch ran a marathon on the Great Wall of China with their daughter while their son competed in the event's 5K race.
Bill and Debbie Dusch traveled to Hawaii, in January to compete in the Maui marathon, which completed their quest to run a marathon in each of the 50 states.
Bill and Debbie Dusch pose together after running a marathon in Portland, Ore.
From the Great Wall of China to the Golden Gate Bridge, from the icy banks of Antarctica to the steep sloping trails of Turkey Mountain, Bill and Debbie Dusch have run it all. On a marathon adventure—literally—the Concord couple has raced in all 50 states plus two continents, totaling 150 events between them.
Cabarrus Brewing Company Run Club starts up the season March 15, and Bill and Debbie Dusch are ready to get things started. More than 800 members make up the group, and Bill Dusch said between 50 and 70 runners come out on Thursday nights.
This year, the club has started a running challenge. Athletes who tally 500, 1,000, 1,500 or 2,000 miles for the year will get awards.
“They just log their miles, and I’ve told them I don’t care if it’s running, jogging, slogging, walking. It doesn’t matter. I want them all to be involved. The point is it just gives you something to shoot for.”
Bill and Debbie Dusch traveled to Hawaii, in January to compete in the Maui marathon, which completed their quest to run a marathon in each of the 50 states.
