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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."
Sanford POWER offers track prep program
"It’s an all-encompassing program and there is a wide focus to it."
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.
Five ways to reduce over-striding
Plant your feet properly to support your body and avoid injury while running
Sioux Falls Marathon: Free training tips to finish strong
Upcoming Facebook Live events feature experts to help runners for all distances and experience.
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 […]
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 […]
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.”
Sports doctors & mom’s mental health
I was treated like an athlete, like what I do matters, even if I’m not winning, like my lifestyle of choice was taken seriously.
Dad races while pushing son with muscular dystrophy
When he’s in his chair, the wind in his hair, on a run with his dad, he couldn’t be happier or more excited.
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