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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
Personalized workout helps Guard member on active duty

Personalized workout helps Guard member on active duty

While serving his country in the Air National Guard, a Sanford Health leader is staying fit through Sanford POWER.
Terry Vandrovec 5 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
Sioux Falls Marathon: Free training tips to finish strong

Sioux Falls Marathon: Free training tips to finish strong

Upcoming Facebook Live events feature experts to help runners for all distances and experience.
Jacqueline Palfy 4 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
Sanford Health employee takes mission trip to Ecuador

Sanford Health employee takes mission trip to Ecuador

After her mission trip to Ecuador, Sanford Health employee hopes to return with a team of medical professionals.
Lauren Peters Erling 3 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
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
Junior Stampede to become Sioux Falls POWER Hockey

Junior Stampede to become Sioux Falls POWER Hockey

"Our players become better athletes because of POWER."
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read