Wagners selected as athletes of the week

Alpha Therapy: Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab picked Mark and Anita Wagner as the latest athletes of the week.

Longtime runners, the Wagners are familiar faces around Wytheville and beyond, competing in competitive races.

Mark Wagner has more than 30 marathons under his belt, including taking on the Boston Marathon three times. He has also completed three full Ironman competitions.

When not running, Mark Wagner enjoys hiking and pickleball.

Anita Wagner has completed seven marathons and 49 half marathons and is an ultramarathoner. She has finished on 50k and four 25ks.

Her favorite race is the Blue Ridge Half Marathon.

Later this month, the Wagners will take on a new challenge, completing the 2,190-plus-mile Appalachian Trail.