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2014 Kona Chronicles – The Swim

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by BJ Christenson The time has come once again for my annual report about all things Kona and the Ironman World Championship.  This will be my 8th race here at the world championships and things are really starting to become quite familiar.  As my final preparations are taking place here on the island I thought…

Can a Vegetarian Athlete Perform as Well as a Carnivore?

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by Arwa Jundi To Eat Meat or Not to Eat Meat? A vegetarian or vegan diet is not that different from a healthy athlete’s diet, except for the eating meat. There is a lot of misconception that being a vegetarian or vegan takes a lot of work and requires “Special Food”.  Once you have figured…

Books for Runners

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by Holly Martin It’s almost paradoxical to be a runner who loves to read. I think there’s a big misconception that all runners are moving all the time, that we spend every waking moment on our feet, chasing the runner’s high. I love the endorphins just as much as anyone else, but I also love…

Why Fall is the Best Running Season

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by Taylor Schweitzer-Harper The beautiful colors, crisp fresh air, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes.  These are just a few reasons why fall is my favorite season.  One of my all time favorite parts of autumn is running.  Why you ask? What’s so great about running in the fall in comparison to any other season? Let me…

Flexibility & Stretching for Runners

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by Holli Childs In today’s crazy world, we are constantly busy and many things are demanding our attention. There are times when I get completely overwhelmed and don’t know how to handle everything. Typically, I have plugged in my headphones and gone for a run to relieve stress and clear my head. Upon arriving home,…

Strength Training & Running

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by Holli Childs I am sure many of you have heard that it is important to incorporate strength training into your running program. I remember what it was like to hear that and be overwhelmed, not sure where I should focus, and how to begin working that in. Well, after several years of study and…

Race Preview: SoJo Marathon

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by Holli Childs During the summer is Salt Lake City, many races of all different lengths and difficulties take place. Runners can be seen all over the streets and the trails as they prepare for various events. As it is now approaching the fall season, the races are beginning to wind down. There are still…

New Research on Plantar Fasciitis

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by Dr. Michael Cerami The last times I googled Plantar Fasciitis, there were over 2.5 million reference hits. It’s a painful, depressing condition that in some cases can take almost a year to correct. If you’ve had it you know what I’m talking about. We treat the problem at our office but today I want…

Product Review: Garmin Forerunner 15

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by Holly Martin I’ve done something terrible—I cheated on my old GPS watch. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the old thing—it was my first piece of “real” running technical gear, it carried me through thousands of miles, it helped me set plenty of firsts in distances and speeds, and even helped me reach a few…
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