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Start slowly when beginning winter activities

Start slowly when beginning winter activities

From the ski slope to the ice fishing pond, there is an activity for everyone.
Pat Miller 10 min read
Bird hunting on land and water can be hazardous to the heart

Bird hunting on land and water can be hazardous to the heart

'Nothing will kill a hunting trip quicker than going to the emergency room with a heart attack.'
Pat Miller 12 min read
The big picture: A photographer’s joint replacement journey

The big picture: A photographer’s joint replacement journey

Chuck Taylor logged many miles in search of the perfect photograph until knee pain accompanied the click of the camera shutter.
Jenny Rackl Jeanette Wegner 6 min read
Marathon tapering: Tips from a veteran runner

Marathon tapering: Tips from a veteran runner

Relentless forward motion with a bit of gratitude will get you to the finish line. And try not to sabotage yourself.
Jacqueline Palfy 7 min read
Common foot problems in working people

Common foot problems in working people

Your feet shouldn’t hurt. If they do, something is not right.
Jane Heilmann 6 min read
Five ways to reduce over-striding

Five ways to reduce over-striding

Plant your feet properly to support your body and avoid injury while running
Photo of author, Al Kraft Al Kraft 5 min read
Volleyball clubs draw Courtney Thompson to Sanford Health

Volleyball clubs draw Courtney Thompson to Sanford Health

“Her on-the-court resume is as good as you’ll find, but the best part is her personality and what she brings to our kids."
Jenny Rackl Jeanette Wegner 5 min read
Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

'I consider myself in the lucky to be moving department.'
Pat Miller 9 min read
Strength training tips for runners

Strength training tips for runners

By Charley Smook, Sioux Falls POWER coach Most runners think strength training will cause them to bulk up and slow down. The truth is ALL runners need to strength train. The key to a fast time is having a higher running economy. In simple terms, runner’s economy is stride frequency X stride length. To get […]
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 4 min read
Shin splints: ‘Too much, too soon’ injury

Shin splints: ‘Too much, too soon’ injury

What it is: Shin splints are a classic “too much, too soon” injury, according to Brett Beil, a strength and conditioning expert with Sanford Health. They are a common injury among newer runners or those who increase their mileage or intensity too quickly. They’re caused by micro tears to the anterior tibialis, and the pain […]
Jacqueline Palfy 4 min read