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Running motivated by patients

Running motivated by patients

When Anu Gaba, M.D., and her family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, in June 2004, just after the inaugural Fargo Marathon, they kept hearing so much about the race that they started running as a family. Dr. Gaba first started running the 5K and has been running the full marathon since 2014. This year will […]
Scott Seiler 8 min read
Running miles to ease anxiety

Running miles to ease anxiety

Mental health benefits of exercise start with just getting started
Jacqueline Palfy 13 min read
3 things runners need to know about carbohydrates

3 things runners need to know about carbohydrates

Learn to balance carbs with protein and healthy fats while training and racing
Lizzie Kasparek 12 min read
Hip fatigue late in the race? Here are some solutions.

Hip fatigue late in the race? Here are some solutions.

There are several pieces to the puzzle to keep in mind when training for a 5K, half-marathon or a marathon. Stay consistent with your running schedule is one. Another is to include additional exercises on your off running days. Kendall Railing refers to these days as your strength training days. Railing is a certified strength […]
Scott Seiler 3 min read
Patience (and forgiveness) key to running plan success

Patience (and forgiveness) key to running plan success

The truth is: marathon training is hard work. It takes time, energy and mental grit. However, with all this hard work, there will be rewards. You will achieve many accomplishments throughout the journey. No one knows this more than Kendall Railing. He’s a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Sanford POWER and 15-time Fargo Marathon […]
Scott Seiler 2 min read
Fit for Fargo: 5 things to do before every run

Fit for Fargo: 5 things to do before every run

It’s easy to fall into a rut with any kind of exercise. Maybe you always take the same fitness class, or never try heavier weights when you’re lifting, or run the same routes over and over at the same pace. Whatever it is, it’s time to do something different. We’ve been asking tons of questions […]
Jacqueline Palfy 5 min read
Fueling for marathons: Tips for vegetarian athletes

Fueling for marathons: Tips for vegetarian athletes

It’s one thing to get enough calories when you’re marathon training — you know you’re likely to be hungrier, and you know you need more fuel. But can you get the right mix of nutrients if you follow a vegetarian diet? Many long-distance runners add extra snacks to make it through long runs and speed […]
Jacqueline Palfy 3 min read
Fueling for Fargo: When and what you should eat

Fueling for Fargo: When and what you should eat

The key to eating right when marathon training? It’s simple, according to Lizzie Kasparek, a dietitian with Sanford Health: Listen to your body. Beyond that? Think about your mileage, your goals and the time of day you run. Then build your food and hydration plan around that. We asked a few questions about what that […]
Jacqueline Palfy 5 min read
Faces of Fargo: Phil and Ali Faught

Faces of Fargo: Phil and Ali Faught

Phil and Ali Faught have a lot going on. They just built a house in North Dakota. Phil works as an athletic trainer for Central Cass High School for Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Department. Ali stays home with their two kids, Kaldor, 4, and Kai, 2. Beyond that? They’re both training for races […]
Jacqueline Palfy 5 min read
Fit for Fargo: IT band syndrome

Fit for Fargo: IT band syndrome

Brett Beil wants you to think about two things: How mobile of a joint your hip is, and how stable of a joint your knee is. Between the two of them lies the iliotibial band, a thick band of fascia that connects the two. When either of those joints weakens, it can make that band […]
Jacqueline Palfy 4 min read