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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 […]

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 […]

Zach Zenner: NFL player by day, researcher by night. Well, not exactly, but the Philadelphia Eagles running back and former SDSU Jackrabbit does spend a considerable amount of time in the research lab during his off-season. Although Zenner was accepted into the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, his admission is currently deferred […]

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 […]

FARGO, N.D. — Playing hockey is big in these parts, and the game itself comes with its own set of usual injuries. Now researchers at Sanford Health are using 3-D motion systems to track athlete movements, so they can better understand and prevent injuries. Orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Noonan, M.D., and Sanford Health’s biomechanical research lab […]

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 […]

Phil and Ali Faught have a lot going on. They just built a house in North Dakota. Phil works as an athletic trainer for Central Cass High School for Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Department. Ali stays home with their two kids, Kaldor, 4, and Kai, 2. Beyond that? They’re both training for races […]

It’s a question that has gained a lot of public attention, and one I am frequently asked. After being a collegiate football player and spending the majority of my 24 years on earth thinking, talking and playing football, it is normal that people would ask me this question. However, I do not have any children, […]