Row River Trail was perfect setting to run down a milestone

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Des Linden breaks the tape in record time for a women’s 50K ultra-marathon on Tuesday, April 13, in Cottage Grove.

When you hear the word “marathon” it usually means something epic or vast in proportion, such as “Last night I did a marathon study session to try to get ready to pass that @#$&! exam.” 

If you are athletically inclined the 26.2-mile footrace, a marathon, probably is what comes to mind. The name…