by Amanda Manscill | February 7, 2020 | Training | 2 Comments

I'll just get it out there: I hate running on a treadmill (or the dreadmill as I often think of it). I will do everything in my power to run outside, whether it's finding the best gear to run in the cold or running super early or late at night in the summer to avoid...

by Amanda Manscill | February 5, 2020 | Gear, Training | 0 Comments

Unless you live somewhere where it stays warm year-round, then you know the challenges that come with running outside in the winter. Often during this time of year my motivation goes down (along with the temperature) and my list of excuses goes up. However, I've...

by Tawny Bybee | January 21, 2020 | Featured, Nutrition | 1 Comment

Going "gluten free" is not as complicated as you think. Seven years ago I had my third child. After plenty of trial and error, we realized that he was very sensitive to gluten. He seemed to have grown out of it over the years, but then he took a turn and became ultra...

by Tawny Bybee | December 13, 2019 | Race Reports, Training | 2 Comments

I chose the Monumental Indianapolis Marathon for several reasons. First off, it’s on a Saturday. I didn’t want to run on Sunday and it is one of a few good qualifiers on a Saturday. It’s also a flat course and has decent weather this time of year. I didn’t want to...

by Amanda Manscill | November 27, 2019 | Nutrition, Training | 2 Comments

The first 30 minutes after a workout are considered the "magic window" and are crucial for proper recovery. Maximize these 30 minutes by following these three tips to help prevent injury, recover, and perform better for your next run. 1. Stretch and Roll The very...

by Amanda Manscill | November 26, 2019 | Featured, Race Reports | 0 Comments

"Chafing the Dream!" Luckily this isn't what I was doing- it was just the best sign I saw during this race. I didn't set any records, I didn't place, I didn't even PR- but for me this race was a big personal win. It's only my second half marathon ever, and my first...

by Tawny Bybee | October 25, 2019 | Training | 1 Comment

The St. George Marathon is the best marathon in Utah. They do such a great job with it and it is a fast and beautiful course. I decided to sign up with my two brothers at the last minute and see what I could do after a solid few months of training. This was one of...

by Amanda Manscill | October 24, 2019 | Training | 0 Comments

If there's one thing that stops people from starting, or continuing, to run-it's injuries. Whether it's runner's knee, shin splints, pulled hamstrings, IT band syndrome or plantar fasciitis- they're all painful and they can hinder or completely stop you from running....

by Amanda Manscill | October 11, 2019 | Training | 2 Comments

Running is one of those things that many people try and end up quitting because they end up injured, puking, hating their life, or all of the above. I still consider myself a beginning runner, so I've compiled 10 of the top tips I've gathered on my journey so far to...

by Amanda Manscill | October 4, 2019 | Training | 0 Comments

I used to make fun of runners. I remember seeing cross-country runners in high-school and college and wondering what kool-aid they had all drank that made them voluntarily want to do that to themselves. Funny thing is, I actually did a lot of running growing up. I...