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…
The Best Adventure Races in Utah If running a standard 26.2 marathon isn’t your jam, no worries, there are plenty of other races that will spike your adrenaline and challenge your will to survive. If you’re game, sign up for…
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.…
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the Shamrock Half Marathon race in Saratoga Springs. Date is to be announced, but will be sometime in March. This is a great training race for spring marathons like Ogden and Utah Valley. Great course…
How well do you know Salt Lake City? Team up with one or more friends for a thrilling urban scavenger race around town where you’ll follow clues to landmarks and hot spots, snapping pictures along the way to record your…
