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Safety Nerd

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About this time last year I was running near my in-laws house on some back roads near Highland, Ut.  The temps were chilly and it was dark.  With not too many sidewalks in sight, I had to run on the shoulder of the road. This can be especially nerve racking when a car comes up…

Off-Season Training stage 1–R&R

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It has been quite a long year for most folks.  You may or may not have done a lot of races or events, but usually most people have dedicatedly stuck to some sort of structured program since last Nov, Dec or Jan.  Time for a break! Back away from the Garmin, put up your feet…

The Marathon Day Marriage Prep

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By Debbie Perry Some people mistakenly think that their wedding was the biggest day of their life. These people probably haven’t run a marathon. Especially when you are running your first marathon, you feel like are finally tying the knot with that hard earned, yet elusive lover. The only problem is that the isle you…

Training While Traveling

By: Amanda Theobald Before I left for my spring break vacation in Sarasota, Florida, I was a little worried this trip would interfere with my training.  I am sure a lot of people have a similar anxiety about whether to run, how to pack, follow through, and enjoy running on vacation, so I thought I…

On the Road to Injury Free Running

Mark will be hosting a FREE  INTRODUCTORY CLINIC about running injury free this Thursday, May 13, from 6:30-7:30pm at the 700 East location.  This clinic will focus on the basics of Chi Running. This Friday-Saturday, May 14-15, join Mark for a weekend workshop so you, too, can use the Chi Running way of running to…

Run Nowhere With Purpose

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Written by Greg Green Guest Writer Part 1 This post is about running the Salt Lake City Marathon this year (2010), but like a lot of things in life there are some detours that I plan to introduce.  As a runner you typically plan a route that goes from point A to point B –…

Your First 5K

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By Debbie Perry Marathon schmarathon! I think that many runners who have been running long enough to do a marathon will confess that the hardest race they have ever done was their first 5K. While the 5K is the shortest road race offered (for adults), the first one, two or five can be very challenging. That…

Long Run Strategies and Planning

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by Scott Dickey – SLRC Employee Long runs can be quite daunting.  Not just the mileage all at once, but the logistics that go into to making it a successful, stress free run.  With a little planning, your long runs can become a positive experience that you will no longer dread. The first thing you…
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