Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand, and training for a marathon or half marathon is no different. Proper fueling can make or break your training program and race day success. Nutrition will impact how well you recover, how well you adapt and how well you perform in your workouts and on race day. Recovery […]
Being a runner in Wisconsin has its challenges as winter brings harsh and more difficult running weather. While some people enjoy running in all temperatures and terrain, many find themselves turning to the treadmill to get their run in when it’s frigid and icy outside. While winter may feel long and never ending, the good […]
Get a full body workout, while giving your body a break from the impact of running while enjoying the great outdoors with cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing is one of the most fun outdoor activities you can do during the long cold winters. You get to be outside, breathe in the outside air and see the […]
Snowshoeing is a fantastic form of winter recreation and social activity. All ages and abilities can benefit from this type of low-impact exercise … and it gets folks outside to enjoy the fresh crisp air and explore the beauty and serenity of the winter. Snowshoes allow you to hike on top of the snow by […]
If you are like me, getting new running gear at Christmas is always a highlight! Getting new gear gives me new motivation and makes running even more fun. This year, I asked three of our partners – Fleet Feet Fox Valley, Run Away Shoes and SCHEELS – to weigh in with recommendations for their top […]
Whether you’ve been a runner for life, have picked it up the past few years or you’re training for your first half marathon – cross training should be one of the key parts of any runner’s workout program. What is one of the best ways to cross train? Indoor cycling, commonly referred to as “spin.” […]
Editor’s Note: As we enter fall, we also enter into Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer awareness activities. To help those currently fighting any form of cancer, we invited the YMCA of the Fox Cities to share how LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program, helps adult cancer […]
By Kirsten Rice In any sport or activity, strength training can help reduce injury, but it also improves performance. Choosing the correct type of strength training for your sport is key to obtaining these gains. Some runners may be hesitant to put on muscle mass when training for a run thinking it might slow them […]
Cross-training, or “engaging in two or more sports or types of exercise in order to improve fitness or performance in one’s main sport,” (Dictionary.com, 2020) is incredibly important for well-balanced health and muscle development. For runners, cross-training can take on many forms, each with their own specific benefit for your body and to becoming a […]
Part 2 of You’ve Picked Your Event … now what? Last month I shared a list of suggestions for how to prepare for your fall target race to assure that you move forward without losing that motivation and energy in the process. Ways to prepare; organize your schedule, find your people, etc. How can the […]
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