by Stephanie Anaya, MS, CSCS, USATF-I As a trainer, I hear TONS of fitness and weight loss myths and am asked a lot of questions. Anything from magical supplements, detox diets, to exhausting exercise routines. There are so many out there that I could go on for days but I’m only going to focus on a…

by Jana Peale Summer is my absolute favorite time to run. It has this bad reputation of being too hot, but that isn’t stopping me. If you plan properly, summer really is the most rewarding time to run. Here’s my top six reasons why I love summer running: 1. Sun. I know the sun being…

by Jana Peale My first marathon was a couple of weeks ago. My initial plan was to write this blog immediately after my marathon, but it took me this long to mentally recover from the experience. Working at Salt Lake Running Company, it is commonplace to meet people that have done a marathon. Many have…

by Holli Childs Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! It’s 6:00 am and the horrendous beeping of my alarm clock slowly drags me out of a deep sleep. I groan as I see the time and reach for the snooze button. I grumble at myself for setting the alarm for such an obscene hour as I feebly…

by Holly Martin There’s plenty of classic races that are exceedingly popular, but Utah has a couple of hidden gems as well. If you’re looking for something new, something off the beaten path, Utah has it. One race that has quickly become my favorite is the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon and Half, held on September…

by: Matt Magill When I first started running it didn’t matter how fast I was or how far I traveled. In my mind, my dad owned the sport. He’s run eight marathons, a dozen half marathons, and burned through hundreds of pairs of running shoes. Every morning without fail—5:00 AM, snow, sleet, scorching heat—my dad…

by Anna Ratliff Summer usually means early runs to beat the heat. We’re lucky to have quick access to a lot of paths and running trails in the Salt Lake area. To escape the heinous heat during the summer months, I usually hit the trails. Here are some of my favorites, and a few tips to make…

by Team Six Legged Freaks Happy 10th anniversary Six Legged Freaks! This year marks the 10th consecutive year the Six Legged Freaks have run as an ultra team in the Wasatch Back Relay. The first time we had heard about a relay race of 12 runners covering 180 miles in the back country of Utah…

by Taylor Schweitzer-Harper Staying healthy and fit is such a vital part of living a good life. But sometimes it is hard to find the motivation necessary to stay active. This is where a coach can really come in handy. I started my running journey soon after I finished my final season of soccer during…

by Jana Peale Chances are if you have been fitted for running shoes with us we have asked how much you run. (We don’t ask the question to judge you, but to get a better idea of what type of shoe you might need.) More often than not, I get a response of how many…