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Get Your Strong On - Coaching Tips by Nicole Hunt

Last month I wrote about believing in your dreams, the power of your mind, and how your thoughts affect every single cell in your body. In this article and subsequent articles I will discuss the training modalities that will help manifest your…
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Common Foot Injuries in Runners & How to Prevent Them

As runners, our feet take a beating. Foot pain can greatly impact a runner’s ability to train and race to your potential. Running places 2.5 to 5.0 times the weight of the body through each foot strike. Foot pain, however, does not have to…
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Believe, Train, Celebrate: Coaching Tips from Nicole Hunt

Do you have a running goal? If you are reading this you probably do. My hope is to apply my experience to help you. Some of us want to finish a marathon, others want to run a PR 5k and some desire to complete the grueling Rut 50k. Whatever your…

Health & the New Year: Resolution or Revolution?

As 2014 comes to a close, many of us create self-imposed resolutions for the New Year. While our intentions are a positive step, most New Year’s resolutions set us up for failure. Health clubs are packed in January, nation-wide sugar content…

Product Review: Kahtoola MicroSpikes

The first big snow has fallen, and our region’s surrounding hills and mountains again are covered with ice and snow. What that means is we all have to switch gears a little, and need to rethink our running attire and running gear – including…
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Static Versus Dynamic Stretching: What's The Difference & Which Is Better For Runners?

Confusion and controversy exists regarding the benefits of stretching. All forms of stretching, however, are not alike.Understanding the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching as well as when to utilize each is important…