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May 19: The Friar Trot

May 19: Iris Festival 5K & Kid's 3k

May 19: Queen of the High Road Half Marathon

May 19: Born to Run Challenge

May 19: Walk for Wishes

May 19: Stomp out Abuse 5K

May 19: Mad Scientist Run

May 19: Queen of the High Road Half Marathon

May 19: Stayton Sprint Triathlon

May 20: Iris Festival 10K and Half-Marathon

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Hydration Archive

  • Minto Brown Flood Alert – March 2012

    Minto Brown Flood Alert – March 2012

    Flood level updates available at this site:  http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=pqr&gage=slmo3 NOAA – National Weather Service If the level reads above 17ft, then a portion of the bike paths in Minto-Brown Pk are under water.  At 19ft, the back portions of the park and portions of Homestead Rd...

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  • Using Heart Rate As Your Exercise Guideline – Women’s Clinic Week 3

    Using Heart Rate As Your Exercise Guideline – Women’s Clinic Week 3

    Exertion is necessary when exercising. Breaking a sweat is good. Over-exertion, on the other hand, especially for beginners, leads to more than just injury. Typically, it’s one of the primary reasons people quit. Unfortunately, they don’t realize it. This is partially because they don’t know...

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  • Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

    Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate

    Your body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the body, a whole...

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  • Injury Cycle

    Injury Cycle

    Injuries can be avoided when you discover YOU can alter the cycle that creates them.  Hydration, proper recovery, massage, and rolling out with trigger point tools are all important pieces to the training puzzle.  We want you to reach your goals.  Taking care of your...

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  • Daily Hydration Needs For Athletes

    Daily Hydration Needs For Athletes

    If you want to train and race to the best of your abilities, proper daily hydration is imperative. Researchers concur that with as little as a 3% fluid loss, athletic performance is hindered, pace decreases and perceived effort increases.   Read more in this article from...

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  • Hydration Tips for Runners at Runner’s World

    Hydration Tips for Runners at Runner’s World

    Sipping Points – Hydration Tips for Runners at Runner’s World. For better hydration – sip, don’t gulp your water during a workout or run. Good summary of electrolyte drinks included in this article.  Read more for the latest research on how to prevent dehydration—and boost...

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