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Three Reasons Why You Should Strength Train as a Runner

By Zach Erickson, Wellness Director, MS, CSCS Mankato Family YMCA Winter in Minnesota is usually the “off-season” for runners, making it an ideal time...

Running Nutrition: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast

Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Unfortunately, many active people follow a lifestyle that eliminates breakfast or includes foods that are...

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Stories on Why I Run

Stories shared with the Profinium Why I Run Facebook ‘Virtual’ Event Page 2019. – Jessica K. I run for many reasons some of which...

Mankato Marathon Why I run

Why I Run Story Featuring Jill Hildebrandt

By: Jill Hildebrandt I first tried running as a 7th grader in cross country in 1983. I was extremely slow–as in they would be...

Mankato Marathon Why I run

Why I Run

The Mankato Marathon and Profinium are teaming up again to support our annual Why I Run Contest. Everyone has that reason for why they...

Amber Maddox | Finding My Love Of Running

“In April of 2012, I gave birth to my second daughter. Eleven days after she was born, I decided to change my life. I...

40 Before 40

Cristen Manthe has the goal to run 40 races before her 40th birthday in February 2018, and the full Mankato Marathon is her 40th...

Preparing for Your First Big Run

By: Mayo Clinic Health System Incorporating running into your life is an excellent decision for your health. Many people take this choice to the...

Mental Training for a Marathon – Part I

Typically, training for a marathon means staying physically active to develop muscles that prepare you for the grueling 26.2 miles you’ll face. Most athletes...

Mental Training for a Marathon – Part II

In part one of this training blog, I discussed the importance of the mind when training for and participating in a marathon. The main...

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