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Downhill running

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“Are you sure this is worth it?” That is the question I hear runners say in the days following a serious trail run that forced them to fly down the mountain at dangerously high speeds. Usually, the question is a results of the fact that they can no longer walk normally, or turn over in…

Marilyn Monroe had it figured out!

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ALRIGHT LADIES, DO YOU NEED ANY OTHER REASON THAN THE FOLLOWING PICTURES TO LIFT WEIGHTS? Rumor has it that she woke up at 6am to go for a jog and lifted to keep her womanly curves looking good. AHHH YES…A REFRESHING FLASH BACK TO THE PAST WHERE MARILYN MONROE’S REAL FIGURE COMPLETE WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…

Electrolyte capsules-salvation in a gelcap

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There is always a lot of talk about hydration and electrolytes for longer races and many an athlete gets scared off by the term “hyponetremic.” But, when do you actually need to start using electrolyte supplements? Don’t some of the gels and drinks have electrolytes in them? How much do you need per hour? Do…

BJ’s Ironman-A new PR at Ironman Couer D’Alene

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So here is BJ Christenson’s Ironman Couer D’Alene race report. At Salt Lake Running Co we are very happy for our Draper Sales Floor manager in not only running a fantastic race, but grabbing another slot for Ironman Hawaii. Like other elite athletes, BJ has endured many dedicated hours over many years to run races…

Green Food– Nature’s Powerhouse

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By Debbie Perry Some people call it lawn mower clippings, some jungle juice, or maybe wetdog. Whatever you name it, it is still good old green food. Is it really that bad? Like wet dog bad? Well…..maybe at first. I think I gaged the first time or two(or three) I tried it, but since my…

4 X 1 mile repeats-bread and butta baby

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One of the biggest mistakes most runners and triathletes make is that they don’t do much in the way of speedwork. I admit that it really is fun to go out with a friend for a 60-90min run and chat. And there is even a place in appropriate training for that. However, if you are…

Ice Baths–Recovery on the Rocks

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It’s almost time for that fall marathon! Here’s a little tip to help speed up recovery and test your mental fortitude: One of the best ways to be able to help your body handle a regular routine of intense and/or high mileage workouts is to plunge feet first into the recovery ritual of ice baths.…

Deb’s Favorite Breakfast

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Long gone are the days of cold cereal. It was a step I had to take given that I discovered in my early thirties that I was having insulin problems and came from a family of diabetics with a lot of health problems. As an endurance athlete, trying to limit grain intake can really complicate…

Hawaii 70.3–a comedy of errors

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A Half Ironman is a really long way no matter how you look at it. So why not spend that time wisely and pass the miles along the Kohala Coast of the Big Island? Well, Hawaii 70.3 is most certainly that salt and pepper, sugar and spice kind of course. Hard, but beautiful. A hot…

Race Fitness–Sharpening the Saw

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In the world of human performance, people have goals that they seek after with dedicated passion.  Most commonly people are after a certain “time” or “place” goal and find a key race to try to make it happen. There are many bases that have to be covered before that race.  In most cases, athletes set…
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