While running has long been a passion of mine, it’s competitive walking that brought me to the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction for the first time. For me, running has always been a great combination of stress relief, challenging myself, and getting to be outdoors. While I ran cross country in […]
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 […]
The January Course Connection features: Happy New Year from all of us at the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction. Guest Blog by Jill Rasmussen, Apple Creek YMCA Executive Director, Snowshoeing: A winter cross training option that’s fun, social and active Katie Halbach joins Board of Directors – brings more than a decade of EMS experience […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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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