Sports Guide Articles
Whether you’re new to racing or seasoned competitor, knowing what to do and not to do on race-day is key. As a race director, coach, and athlete I see races from many different perspectives. As I was once a beginner…
Fueling correctly before a race makes all the difference in finishing strong or feeling depleted on the course. After coaching hundreds of athletes and racing for over 28 years, I’ve learned what foods work for before different races and what…
Facts and Tips for Utah Athletes An unborn baby’s lungs are full of amniotic fluid. Before we exit the womb, we’re incapable of breathing so mom delivers the requisite oxygen through the placenta, but once on the outside…we’re on our…
The Case for Racing Out of State Photo Credit: Preston Mack, Walt Disney World It’s 3:00 a.m. on a February Sunday morning, and instead of peacefully sleeping like most Florida vacationers, I’m lacing my running shoes, pinning on my race…
25 Spring Essentials Runners are lucky. We require little more than the shoes on our feet to do our sport, though most of us find gear boasting moisture-wicking, anti-chafing, and stay-visible properties a welcome addition to our race arsenals. A…
A Mom-and-Pop Resort Grows Up Over a hundred years ago, a sheep herder from Grand Targhee, Wyoming began buying property around Eden, Utah for his livestock. As the years went by, he acquired a considerable amount of land, much of…
Winter Running Training Tips As a runner and triathlete for over 28 years, I’m a big advocate of cross training; it’s fun to throw new things into workouts to keep them fresh. Winter is the perfect opportunity to do this.…
Sharpen your skills or gain new ones at local ski resort camps, clinics, and classes. Only a few clinics are highlighted here, but for full listings (including children’s classes) visit the resorts’ websites.
Local Athletes Contending for Olympic Slots As temperatures drop, Olympic athletes in Utah are heating things up. The road to Sochi, Russia is not an easy trip and competitors training in Utah have given it their all to get there.…
It’s the hottest trend at the gym right now. Is this military-style workout right for you? It will definitely make you sweat, possibly make you collapse in exhaustion, and maybe even make you weep. Its unofficial mascot is “Pukie the…