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

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
Sioux Falls Women Run teams up with Sanford POWER

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
Sanford POWER offers track prep program

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
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
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
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 […]
SHN Staff 4 min read
5 easy meals for runners

5 easy meals for runners

It’s easy to make healthy food choices at the beginning of marathon training. You’re excited, energetic and still have some time to cook and meal plan before your mileage ramps up. Registered dietitian and ultramarathoner Lizzie Kasparek with Sanford Health knows how challenging it can be to find time to both reach your running goals […]
Jacqueline Palfy 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
Nurse practitioner runs 84th event: ‘Race to train’

Nurse practitioner runs 84th event: ‘Race to train’

"If I always have something on the calendar, then I have no problem keeping up the training.”
Lauren Peters Erling 3 min read