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Amanda: Marathon Countdown Continues

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by Amanda Theobald (Part 2 of 4) Previously I may have understated my fear of racing this distance. When in fact, I have been pretty darn scared of this race. I have been working at the running store for six years telling people they will do great in their race and feeling surprised that I…

5 Mistakes New Runners Make

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by Matt Magill You might not call yourself a “runner” yet. But if you’ve done a 5K, gone out for a few jogs, or even if you’re just starting to think about what it might be like to—someday, possibly, in the distant future, if circumstances permit—start running . . . well then this post is…

Top 5 Races in Utah for 2014

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by Holli Childs When I began thinking about what the top five races in Utah could possibly be, I realized there was no way to choose just 5. So, instead I have chosen five different categories and will list one of the top races in that category. This list doesn’t even put a dent in…

Amanda: Training for My 1st Marathon

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by Amanda Theobald (Part 1 of 4) Hi, my name is Amanda and I am training for my first marathon. In fact, it is exactly one month away. I decided in October I was going to do a marathon during 2014 because I turn 26, so it’s the golden year of the marathon (26 years…

Tips for Running With Your Significant Other

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by Lauren Zimmer So you want your spouse to run with you?  If you are an avid runner such as myself, running with someone who is not of the same ability (especially if this person is your significant other), can be a difficult task.  Here are some tips on how to run with your spouse…

7 Tips to Help You Get Back into Running

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by Anna Bernard Many resolutions at the start of a new year involve some sort of fitness goal, whether it is running your first marathon or shedding a few extra pounds. However, these resolutions are not always easy to keep. If you’re stuck in a rut, coming off of an injury, or looking to start…

50 Running Resolutions for 2014

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By Jana Peale The year is already coming to an end and while most of our attention is focused on getting presents for everyone on our holiday list, we also get this time to make New Year’s Resolutions! Not only are resolutions a fun way to get ready for the new year, but they are…

Off-Season Training Tips

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By Anna Ratliff As the days remain dark and cold, motivating yourself to get or stay in shape can be tough. But many of us have serious training plans – beginning with the New Year. There are New Year’s Resolutions to attain, plenty of spring races to train for, and holiday treats to burn off.…

5 Steps to Take for a Nagging Pain

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By Dr. Michael Cerami As an athlete, when pain starts to get your attention, you should: Ignore it and toughen up Ask your friends for advice Start taking lots of pain medication Stop all activity Stay up all night worrying about it Ice constantly Heat constantly Talk to your doctor Schedule surgery Give up your…

Preview – Cold Turkey Run

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It’s Great! It’s Fun! It’s the Cold Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Morning, Nov. 28, 2013 A Thanksgiving tradition for 17 years! Step 1 – Choose your canyon: City Creek or Millcreek. City Creek 6K – Starts at the Capitol, Finish at Memory Grove Millcreek 5K – Starts and Finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center Step 2…
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