2013 Fox Cities Marathon Training Guide
| May 21st, 2013
Attention all you runners and walkers training for the Community First Credit Union Fox Cities Marathon! Download our FREE training guide for great articles from our team, tips on running gear, safety and race preparation, info about our free injury assessment clinics, a half- and full- training guide schedule and more! Click here to download [...]
Less is More
| May 8th, 2013
Most runners desire to improve their time, their distance, or both. It seems logical that running more will make you a better runner. So, we log more miles and run nearly every day of the week and before long, we either get hurt or bored or both. But not so fast! Improving your running doesn’t [...]
Different Types of Fluid for Hydration
| April 23rd, 2013
The male body is made up of approximately 60 percent water and female body 50 percent water so it is extremely important to replenish that fluid. This is especially important for athletes who are continuously training, racing and recovering. Here are different types of fluids used for hydration. Discover which are the best suited for [...]
Winter Shouldn’t End Your Marathon Training
| January 17th, 2013
Training for a marathon – or even a half-marathon – is a year-round activity. If you stop because the temperature drops or there’s snow on the ground, you’ll find it a lot harder to get going once spring rolls around. While some people stick to the treadmill during the winter months, that’s not your only [...]
Race Recovery
| September 20th, 2012
Now that you’ve crossed the finish line, (congratulations by the way!) it is very important to focus on recovery – from immediately crossing the line to a minimum of two to three weeks for the full marathon. If you completed a half marathon, a few days rest or easy jogging should be sufficient before continuing [...]
Guest Post: Thank You, ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus
| September 20th, 2012
This is a guest post by Steve Zich, executive director of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Kimberly-Clark. On behalf of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Kimberly-Clark, I wanted to say thank you to ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus for being a presenting sponsor of our upcoming weekend of events. Each year [...]
Dieting During Training: When is it Too Much?
| September 17th, 2012
The impression of our society is that if you are thin and exercise you must be healthy. Individuals are drawn to running for multiple reasons: stress relief, competition, improved health, sense of accomplishment, or weight loss. Many competitive runners benefit from a virtuous circle of weight loss, increased self-esteem, and improved performance. However, there is [...]
Free Injury Assessment Clinic for all Fox Cities Marathon Participants
| September 13th, 2012
Free Post-Race Injury Assessment Clinic Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 – 6:30pm at ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus, 820 E. Grant Street, Appleton NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY! The sports medicine team of licensed athletic trainers, physical therapists or sports medicine physicians will be available to assess your injury and provide recommendations to help you recover and return to your [...]
Cancer Was Not Going to Win This Race
| September 10th, 2012
On a daily basis, I am privileged to meet wonderful people. Penny Lancaster can only be described as an extraordinary female runner. She has had an impact on not only my running but my life. Penny has graciously agreed to share her story and goal of completing her 51st marathon by the age of 60, [...]
Running with Headphones – Good or Bad Idea?
| September 4th, 2012
My training is year round, but my racing season begins in the spring. When I run on a treadmill, I use headphones to watch TV; cartoons on Saturday morning are my preference. But when I run outside, no headphones for me. I like to listen to the wind, birds, trees, and general activity or inactivity [...]