Running Tips: Recovery

Posted on Feb 24, 2016

Running Tips: Recovery What is your recovery plan after a big run? If you said “nothing,” that is a fine answer.  After a race, it’s best to take it easy for a week and then slowly resume your regular training.  The break from running gives your body a chance to heal and get strong.  Give running a […]

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Running Tips: Running in the Winter

Posted on Feb 18, 2016

Winter is not a favorite time of year for most runners I know.  It is a constant challenge to run when the weather is cold or the footing is bad.  However, there are a few motivational techniques that can keep you moving. Here are a few simple tricks to get you through the season. Register for a […]

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Running Tips: Flexibility

Posted on Feb 10, 2016

Running Tips: Flexibility There are MANY opinions on flexibility these days: dynamic stretching, PNF stretching, yoga, static stretching, the list goes on.  Although the latest research flip flopped for many years on whether stretching was beneficial, now the experts agree that the right kind of stretching can be good for some athletes.  This study found that people who […]

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Running Tips: Getting Outside in Winter

Posted on Feb 05, 2016

Running Tips: Getting Outside in Winter How do you keep yourself going in the winter?  Do you switch to the treadmill for most of your runs?  Do you just tiptoe over the ice and hope for the best?  Most runners prefer running outside, even in the coldest temperatures.  If you are a winter runner, then […]

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Running Tips: Keep a Strong Core

Posted on Jan 27, 2016

Running Tips: Keep Your Core Strong Last week we shared three practical tips to keep you injury free.  Here is another running tip to add to your list: keep your core strong. Most runners I know would prefer to run extra miles than do core. They just don’t like it.  But a strong core plays an important […]

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Running Tips: Injury Prevention

Posted on Jan 21, 2016

Running Tips: Injury Prevention Last week we shared tips on increasing your cadence, or steps per minute, to improve performance and prevent injuries.  Cadence continues to be important for runners of all kinds.  However, as your mileage increases, it is also important to pay attention to where you are running, how to safely increase your mileage […]

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Running Tips: Cadence

Posted on Jan 11, 2016

We are back with more tips to make you a faster, stronger and more efficient runner.  Whether you are brand new to running or a seasoned pro, we have advice that can help.  Our tip this week focuses on cadence. First, what is cadence and why is it important to runners? Cadence is how often […]

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Running Tips: Get in Shape to Run

Posted on Jan 05, 2016

Hello Friends and welcome to 2016!  Our blog is back and ready for the New Year.  Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get serious about our health.  Whether or not you make resolutions, there is no better time than the present to make exercise part of your routine.  One great option is […]

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Wisconsin Activities: Minions Rule At The Fox Cities Marathon

Posted on Sep 21, 2015

The Minions of Peak Performance Physical Therapy ruled at the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races yesterday!  It was a beautiful day for a race and we loved cheering for all the participants.  Thanks to all our volunteers and to the runners themselves. You inspire us!  Here are a some race day photos:

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Running Tips: Biker, Runner or Walker?

Posted on Jul 27, 2015

Coming off of my last college track season, I struggled with what to do to fill all my extra time. I had people tell me to try marathons and that never seemed like something that would interest me. There was no way I was going to transition from being a hurdler to a distance runner. […]

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Running Tips: Hydration

Posted on Jul 13, 2015

As we get into the peak of the summer hydration is an important thing on our minds. As temperatures climb exercising becomes harder as we lose more fluids through sweat. During exercise, the normal person loses about 2-3 liters of sweat per hour. This leads to body mass losses of around 2-3%. Although this number isn’t that […]

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Running Tips: The Mile Makes a Comeback

Posted on Sep 19, 2014

Distance isn’t the only measure of respect We have all seen them while driving around town: 26.2 or 13.1 bumper stickers that proudly proclaim the running prowess of its occupant. Marathoners are everywhere, or at least that’s how it seems.  Amateur runners are racing longer distances in record numbers.  According to Running USA, a nonprofit […]

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Running Tips: Race Shirts – One Size Does Not Fit All

Posted on Apr 28, 2011

5, 10, 20……..? We’ve all got them….countless race shirts from countless races. But do we actually wear them? In my experience, most t-shirts get shoved in a drawer, pulled out only to wear while painting, gardening or performing some other messy chore. Men and Women Are Different It’s not that I don’t want to wear […]

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