FARGO — For most people, running a marathon is a bucket list item — one and done. But for Heather Lund, it’s become a way of life.

While most people are still asleep, Lund is already out logging miles.

“I like to get up and get my day started before I'm really awake,” said Lund, who has completed 101 half marathons.

She began running in 2011, signing up for her first full marathon — thinking it would be her last.

“I remember thinking, ‘I’m never doing this again.’ And then, you know, all the running community and running friends we have here in the metro are like, 'Oh, you're gonna do another one,' or, 'Let's sign up together,’” Lund said.

In addition to her 101 half marathons, Lund has finished 35 full marathons.

“I can't say I planned it like that, and I wasn't even keeping track r

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