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When Anu Gaba, M.D., and her family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, in June 2004, just after the inaugural Fargo Marathon, they kept hearing so much about the race that they started running as a family. Dr. Gaba first started running the 5K and has been running the full marathon since 2014. This year will […]

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The truth is: marathon training is hard work. It takes time, energy and mental grit. However, with all this hard work, there will be rewards. You will achieve many accomplishments throughout the journey. No one knows this more than Kendall Railing. He’s a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Sanford POWER and 15-time Fargo Marathon […]

Headlines buzzed last week with breaking news that the Food and Drug Administration had approved a new blood test for concussions. This “breakthrough” understandably garnered enormous attention as awareness and concerns about concussions have reached a fever pitch in recent years. Indeed, concussions have arguably become the most important sports medicine topic of our time […]

Health Quest exhibits will complement existing Fit Zone in science museum

It’s easy to fall into a rut with any kind of exercise. Maybe you always take the same fitness class, or never try heavier weights when you’re lifting, or run the same routes over and over at the same pace. Whatever it is, it’s time to do something different. We’ve been asking tons of questions […]

It’s one thing to get enough calories when you’re marathon training — you know you’re likely to be hungrier, and you know you need more fuel. But can you get the right mix of nutrients if you follow a vegetarian diet? Many long-distance runners add extra snacks to make it through long runs and speed […]

The key to eating right when marathon training? It’s simple, according to Lizzie Kasparek, a dietitian with Sanford Health: Listen to your body. Beyond that? Think about your mileage, your goals and the time of day you run. Then build your food and hydration plan around that. We asked a few questions about what that […]