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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
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."
Jeanette Rackl 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 […]
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
Swimming lessons benefit people of all ages

Swimming lessons benefit people of all ages

For children to adults to triathletes, lessons and training programs are available
Hannah Nieman 7 min read
Sanford POWER’s Brad Rilling reflects on Haiti mission trip

Sanford POWER’s Brad Rilling reflects on Haiti mission trip

"We felt as if there is more that we could be doing for people in other parts of the world."
Casey Kampa 8 min read
Reclaiming independence after hip replacement surgery

Reclaiming independence after hip replacement surgery

“They tell you what they’re going to do, how it will affect you and how you can best deal with it."
Jeanette Rackl 5 min read