Ski Touring in the “Slack Country”

When “the boys” suggested we go for a little day tour in the “slack country” I said, “heck yes!” Despite being a bit out of shape and having let my ski legs mellow for a few weeks, I figured that “short” day in the “slack country” would be just what the doctor ordered… the sunshine and fresh snow did not

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In Training Craving Truffles

As you start upping your mileage for spring and early summer half and full marathons do you find yourself always hungry?  Personally speaking, as I start clocking more K’s in my Mizuno’s, the HUNGRIER I get!  My mid-day cravings are often for something sweet, and not the: apple-a-day type of sweet, something more decadent.  I am often told how “lucky”

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Self Recovery Techniques for Runners

Spring has sprung, well at least on the calendar if not in the forecast! Runners are itching to get out and start to shake off the winter cobwebs, increase their distance, prep for goal races take on new challenges. However along with each of these comes the potential for injury. Injury happens with any quick increase in mileage and/ or

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Christo Landry Takes 4th In USA 15-K Champs

Christo Landry led the Mizuno Racing Team on Sunday at the USA 15-K Championships by finishing fourth in 43:59. The US Champs were held as part of the 37th annual Gate River Run in Jacksonville, Florida. Landry, a 27-year-old William & Mary graduate who now lives and trains in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has had great success at Gate River. In

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