This is a guest blog post written by Athletico Physical Therapy. You can learn more about Athletico Physical Therapy here. ** Have you ever experienced pain or swelling in your Achilles heel after prolonged activity? Though the Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, it’s still susceptible to injury. Achilles tendinitis is an overuse [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Venue at Werner Park. You can learn more about Venue at Werner Park here. ** Hey runners and readers! Today, we are here to provide you with helpful tips as you gear up for the big race! Getting prepared for a big race can be exciting and [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Michael Weaver, DO of Nebraska Medicine. You can learn more about Nebraska Medicine here. ** If running or simply exercising regularly has not been your forte in recent months, lacing up a pair of running shoes again can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. Running can [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Athletico. You can learn more about Athletico here. ** Low back pain is the largest cause of disability, affecting nearly 80 percent of people in the United States at some point in their lifetime. For runners, the compressive load during foot strike is between 2.7-5.7x body weight, [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Rusty McKune, ATC of Nebraska Medicine. You can learn more about Nebraska Medicine here. ** As race day nears, most everyone is looking for the right training and fuel strategy to give them an extra edge. While there’s really no “magic formula,” there are definitely some things you [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Click Rain. You can learn more about Click Rain here. ** The countdown is officially on for the first-ever Sioux Falls Skedaddle Half Marathon on April 28. As race day quickly approaches, ten Click Rain team members are putting their best foot forward training both physically and mentally [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Click Rain. You can learn more about Click Rain here. ** 13.1 Miles. That’s approximately 26,000 consecutive steps. Excuse me while I take a nap. I’m already tired. The thought of running a half marathon is something of nightmares for most. We’re here to tell you it [...]
This is a guest blog post written by the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau. You can learn more about Sioux Falls here. ** There are plenty of reasons for you to stick around in Sioux Falls before or after the Sioux Falls Skedaddle. Sure, the race may be the primary thing on your mind, [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Katie Freeman, MD and Natalie Ronshaugen, MD of Nebraska Medicine. You can learn more about Nebraska Medicine here. ** Women of all ages can experience the long-term health benefits of exercise. Because of their unique physiology however, female athletes can be at risk for certain sports injuries or conditions. [...]
This is a guest blog post written by Susie Patrick, avid runner and owner of Breadsmith of Sioux Falls. You can learn more about Breadsmith here. ** Avocado toast. Peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich. Tomato, basil, and garlic bruschetta. What do these delicious meals have in common? Bread. Runners fuel with lean proteins, healthy fats, [...]