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Hamstring Pain In Runners

Hamstring Pain in Runners How to Prevent & Treat Hamstring Symptoms By: John Fiore, PT Sapphire Physical Therapy The hamstring is a complex muscle group which has a dual identity.  Unlike most muscles in the human body, the hamstring crosses two joints and plays a role in two distinct movements.  The hamstring’s primary function is […]

October 4, 2012 by
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Runner of the Month: October 2012

Name: Margie Menendez Age: 49 Miles Run Per Week: It depends on the week… I always try to get in one long run, one speed workout (track or tempo), and 2 or 3 fun runs How Long Have You Been Running: I started running when I was 13! That’s a long time; too bad I […]

October 3, 2012 by
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Runner of the Month: September 2012

Name:  Tony Banovich qick loans Age: 50 (new age group as of September 3rd!!!) Hometown:  Originally from Butte.  Lived in Billings for 16 years.  Have lived in Plains for the last 5 years. Miles Run Per Week: Historically – 50+.  Currently – 40 to 45 Currently Training For:  Montana Cup on 10/27 and Austin 3M Half-Marathon in January, 2013 – […]

September 12, 2012 by

My First 100k: A 2012 UTMB Race Report

My First 100K: A 2012 UTMB Race Report Mike Foote, Ultramarathon Runner Let’s get this part out of the way:  For the third year in a row the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc was altered from its original course.  Snow and wind on the high mountain passes were deemed unsafe for the 2000+ race participants […]

September 11, 2012 by

RUNNING RELATED FOOT PAIN & PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Running Related Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis John Fiore; Sapphire Physical Therapy The simplicity of running is one of the main draws to many dedicated runners.  All you need is a trail, a road, some free time, and a pair of shoes (or no shoes even) and the world is your backyard. Running becomes much less […]

September 11, 2012 by
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Runner of the Month: July 2012

Name: Kelly Webster Age: 35 Hometown: I grew up in Escondido, California, then moved to Indiana for college (go Irish!) and eventually to Santa Cruz (go Banana Slugs!). I gravitated to Oregon and thought I’d settle there when Missoula (er, a boy) lured me to move to Montana in 2008. Now I at home here […]

July 4, 2012 by