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 […]
The November Course Connection features: Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction Join us at the Virtual VolunteerFEST on Nov. 19 Guest blog by Kenzi Weidman: Indoor Cycling – The perfect complement to your running program Join us at virtual races benefiting our communities: Virtual Rudolph Run presented by Community […]
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.” […]
The October Course Connection features: On what would have been race weekend, we released a special video on social media to let our supporters know how much we miss them, and that we can’t wait to be together September 17-19, 2021 for the 30th running of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction. […]
Sunday was filled with surprises, smiles and stories for walkers, runners and volunteers during a pop-up cheer activity on what would have been marathon Sunday of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction. “We didn’t tell anyone. And the reaction from people is a little bit of surprise, but then they smile […]
The September Course Connection features: We miss you … message from the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Team. Join us tonight for Doc Talk: Getting Back to Running after Injury with OSMS Dr. William Albiero. Congratulations to our Kids Challenge Winners! Guest blog: Incorporate yoga to become a better runner by YMCA’s Kristina Schultz Sponsor Spotlight: Miron Construction […]
Our first ever Community First Fox Cities Marathon Kids Challenge to keep kids moving and promote healthy habits is a wrap. Kids near and far took to the lakes, sunflower patches, strawberry fields, basketball courts and more to earn miles for the Kids Challenge. Mara W., age 9, won our grand prize – a $50 SCHEELS […]
By Kristina Schultz Cross-training is any sport, exercise or activity that supplements your main sport. Whether you are a beginner runner or an experienced marathoner, cross-training is key in taking great care of your body and mental self. One such great marriage is running and yoga. Here are several reasons why runners should incorporate yoga […]
The August Course Connection features: An August to Remember message from the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Team. Join us Aug. 18 for Doc Talk: Going the Distance with ThedaCare’s JP Larson. Join the Kids Challenge. Guest Blog: Strength Train for Your Running Gains by YMCA’s Kirsten Rice. OSMS Doctor Joins Community First Fox Cities Marathon Board of Directors. […]
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 […]
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