Entries by meg

Runner of the Month: July 2015

Name: Katie Gibson Age: eek! 41 – I thought that when I moved up to the master’s category things would get easier, but there are so many REALLY good master’s runners out there. Holy smokes! Hometown: Butte, America Currently Living: Missoula, MT Miles Run Per Week: This really depends on what I’m training for, but […]

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A Runner’s Perspective on Pregnancy and Motherhood: How I overcame adversity and rekindled my competitive spirit. By Nicole Hunt

As runners we cherish exploring beautiful trails, running with friends and testing our limits. When we decide to become parents, part of us becomes afraid that we will lose not only our identity as a runner but also our freedom, dreams and goals. In this month’s coaching article, I relay my experience how I overcame […]

Grilled Romaine With Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs

If you are feeling stuck in a summer salad rut or getting bored of grilling the same veggies with each meal, this recipe is a must on your next grill night! Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 heads of romaine lettuce 1 c whole wheat bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ c extra virgin olive oil […]

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Runners Become Faster On Easy Days

Running is a gift. It brings us joy and gives us opportunities to seek adventure. We explore unknown trails at moderate to hard intensities without giving much thought to how each run is affecting our body in a positive or negative way. In this article let’s look at how an easy run following a harder […]

Marshall Mountain Trail Festival

When: Saturday, June 6th          Where: Marshall Mountain Ski Area  Time: 5-8PM       Cost: FREE!        What: A night dedicated to trail runners!  We’re only a few days away from our first annual Marshall Mountain Trail Festival.   We hope you’re looking forward to a festive evening celebrating all things trail […]

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Why Summer Strength Training Is Important For Runners

June marks the official start of summer! The summer months in Montana are full of road and trail running races, and the high mountains are accessible for running adventures. As our summer training and racing miles increase, however, our strength training compliance often diminishes. Although not always immediately apparent, neglecting a solid, targeted strengthening program […]