By Julie Johnson, Marathon Race Director The courses featured in this year’s Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction include some of the Fox Cities’ most beautiful attributes. Both the full marathon and ThedaCare Half Marathon courses feature several miles of paved trails, water views, and tree-lined streets, in addition to crossing over […]
By: Susan Christel, certified instructor for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA There is strong evidence that moderate-intensity aerobic training and/or resistance exercise during and after cancer treatment can be beneficial in reducing anxiety, depressive symptoms and fatigue and can improve health-related quality of life and physical function. That’s why running continues to be a popular venue among cancer survivors, many […]
While runners often talk about the personal challenge of running a race – whether for distance or time – the flip side is the goals community runners create when they participate in local events.
PaceSetters is one such community – a supportive group of runners who join together to run, socialize and support the initiatives around them.
By: Gabriel Langlois It’s easy to give up, especially when all the odds are stacked against you. At 12 years-old, I’ve been dealing with spina bifida my whole life. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect caused prior to birth when the spine does not close all the way. This has caused me to be […]
By Julie Johnson, Marathon Race Director Exciting news! Registration is now open for the Community First Fox Cities Marathon. And, as the saying goes, there’s no time like the present to make your commitment. We encourage runners and walkers to take advantage of early registration rates before prices increase at the end of May. In […]
By Patti Lynn, Health and Fitness Coordinator at the Appleton YMCA Goals provide us with focus and direction and act as a benchmark for success. Whether the Fox Cities Marathon event is competitive for you or a “just for fun” event, we can all benefit from setting goals. Goal setting is not just saying, “I […]
By Stephanie Pereira da Silva Everyone in this photo is a runner. You read that correctly. Runner. They move their body in a forward motion with intention and purpose. Some are speedy-fast and work daily to achieve a personal record time. Some strive for confidence in consistency in their paces/miles. Every age, gender, pace, shape, […]
The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction has a mission to inspire health, wellness and community one step at a time. By community, we mean giving back to support our fellow neighbors! The Fox Cities Marathon holds various challenges during race weekend, including our School Challenge. At no cost to the school, […]
By Brianna Krause Are you always tired? Do you feel like you barely sleep at night? Being healthy isn’t simply about regular exercise and healthy eating. People often disregard sleep as being part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting the recommended amount of sleep at night can improve how you function, contribute to your energy levels, […]
While winter may feel long and never-ending, the good news is that spring is here and warmer weather is on the horizon, which means people can get back to their outdoor running routines. Here are some tips for transitioning from winter to spring running.
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