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To Gel or not to Gel

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That is the question By Rhielle Now that the marathon and half marathon season is drawing nigh, each of us has to ask ourselves, the inevitable question, “Do I have to take those things that my friends tell me are disgusting versions of vanilla frosting?”  As an employee at SLRC and a runner for 12…

Running Barefoot – Who should?

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It is safe to say that right now the hot topic in the running world is Barefoot Running. This could be due to the Vibram 5 Fingers, or Newton shoe releases. Or maybe because the book BORN TO RUN, is a good read and talks a lot about the Tarahumara Indians running barefoot. Either way,…

Hills, the uphill battle.

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I think that most people are aware that here is Utah, we are not hurting for hills to run. Yet, the question still remains, “Should I run hills in training? If so, how much, what pace, how steep, how often?” It is clear that some of you who run have no choice but to run…

Top 5 Winter Running Tips by SLRC staff

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After Reading the following Top 5 Winter Running Tips from most of our employees. Can you pick out what the #1 most common tip is? Mike’s tips 1) When it is windy, start your run against the wind and have it to your back when you return 2) Stay hydrated 3) Wear Smartwool socks 4)…

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…

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.…

What races should you do this year?

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Once the month of May comes, the race schedule gets pretty packed with all kinds of road races, triathlons, bike racing and off road events. Already, there has been the Moab Half-Marathon, Salt Lake Marathon, a handful of sprint triathlons and bike races. At this point in the year, the biggest mistake I see people…

Marathon, Half marathon,10K or 5K taper

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You have done the work, run the long runs, got your shoes and gels ready, and are ready to rock come race day. But, what do you do to get ready for the big day when you are 5-7 days out? Do you rest? Run a little? Stretch? Well, how your legs feel on race…
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