Running - Sanford Health News

Heart patient now runs trails, not from heart screens

Runner Bob Greenfield nearly skipped a screening that ended up saving his life

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Fresh foods and plenty of water add quality to marathon week nutrition

Marathon week nutrition affects performance

Lizzie Kasparek ⋅ 11 min read

Under-fueling can hinder running performance

Fueling for the long run: Are you eating enough?

Lizzie Kasparek ⋅ 7 min read

Running safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Kim Skarphol and her friends, all dressed in pink, raise their arms to cheer as they finish a run to Roger Maris Cancer Center.

Running her way through chemo with a whole crew

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford POWER running program designs plans for all levels

Runners Coaching Program launches training sessions ahead of marathon season

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Kelly Strompro wrapping an ankle

Athletic trainers: In the background but watching

ATs provide guidance for weekend warriors and pro athletes alike

Scott Seiler ⋅ 3 min read

Lisa MacFadden stands in front of a Sanford Sports Science Institute sign. She serves as director of the institute.

Lisa MacFadden makes research look like a game

Biomechanical engineer oversees studies on golf, other sports for Sanford Health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

resolutions: runners drinking water

3 New Year’s resolutions athletes can work on this year

Don't set yourself up to feel defeated by too-big resolutions and diets that don’t work.

Lizzie Kasparek ⋅ 7 min read

sioux falls marathon runners

Sioux Falls Marathon unites and embraces community

Sept. 8 event is a showpiece for the city and has something for everyone

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Weight loss surgery patient George Miller outside Sanford Family Wellness Center.

After weight loss surgery: ‘Half the man I once was’

From 356 pounds to running marathons, George Miller has stayed committed to goal

Taya Ordahl ⋅ 8 min read

Runners crossing the Fargo Marathon finish line

Fargo Marathon: Legacy runner shares tips for first-timers

Sanford Health provider will run her 15th Fargo half marathon this year

Taya Ordahl ⋅ 10 min read

women running

Sioux Falls Women Run teams up with Sanford POWER

“You can only become so good at running by running itself. Eventually you will hit a plateau."

Charlie Schuknecht ⋅ 5 min read

Two track athletes in the starting blocks

Sanford POWER offers track prep program

"It’s an all-encompassing program and there is a wide focus to it."

Charlie Schuknecht ⋅ 4 min read

Sioux Falls marathon runners

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

Running her way through chemo with a whole crew

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read