by Jordan Trannel | Oct 29, 2019 | Be Inspired, Journal
Last week was race week! Ironically enough, it was also Practice 5K week for many of our Girls on the Run of Central Iowa teams. While many of us were participating in the 5K, half, or marathon, the girls on my team were preparing to run the farthest distance they’ve...
by Tess Heitkamp | Oct 29, 2019 | How To, Tips
What is one thing that has been proven to prevent injury, promote recovery, improve fitness and enhance motivation in runners? Cross-training. Strength training, flexibility training, and endurance cross-training, such as biking or swimming, are the perfect supplement...
by Susie Duke | Oct 29, 2019 | Race Recap
The IMT Des Moines Marathon races just do not disappoint. From the perfect weather to the nice course to the great post-race party, this year was no different. Here are a few of my favorite moments in reverse order, finish to the start: Photo credit: Ken Sherman ...
by Brad Dains | Oct 12, 2019 | Be Inspired, Life Style, Runner Story
Training for any big event can be tough. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, work and kid stress make you want to stick something in your eye, you’ve got some weird pain in your ear that’s making you not want to train because WebMD...
by Jordan Trannel | Oct 7, 2019 | Be Inspired, Journal
There was an important date marked on my calendar last week. It wasn’t an official national holiday like Halloween or Thanksgiving, and it wasn’t my mom’s birthday. This day is special for a completely different reason. Sunday, October 6 was National Coaches...
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