Trails of the Fox Cities

Posted on Aug 31, 2016

It’s no secret that exercising isn’t always a blast — the views from a treadmill are never too exciting and stationary biking can only take you so many places. But what if there was an activity that would allow you to: a. enjoy the outdoorsb. get some exercisec. explore your community …you’d jump at the […]

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Couch to 5k: RACE DAY!

Posted on May 27, 2016

Couch to 5k: RACE DAY! Hello Friends and welcome to my Couch to 5k journey.  This is the last post in the series but you can read more about me here.  Last weekend I raced in my first 5k which was the first competitive event I have entered in 20 years.  Now I can say that […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Nine

Posted on May 19, 2016

Hello Friends and welcome back to my couch to 5k journey.  Thank you for joining me here each week.  It has been a rewarding experience and I have enjoyed these moments of reflection on this blog.   After nine weeks of training we have finally arrived at our longest distance yet: 3.5 miles.  As I have mentioned in […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Eight

Posted on May 12, 2016

Hello Friends and welcome back to my couch to 5k journey.  We are now 8 weeks in but if you’re new and want to know more about me then click here.  We are now up to 3.25 miles for our practice runs.  Running over 3 miles seemed impossible when I first started and now it feels […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Seven

Posted on May 05, 2016

Hello Friends and welcome to week seven of my couch to 5K journey.  You can read more about me here.  It is hard to believe that there are only 3 weeks left in the program.  Race day is just around the corner.  I am more anxious about the program ending than I am about running the […]

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Couch to 5K: Week Six

Posted on Apr 28, 2016

Hello Friends! Welcome to week six of my couch to 5k journey.  You can read more about me here.  This week we upped the mileage to 2.75 miles.  On Tuesday I wasn’t feeling very well and my goal for the night was just to show up.  Sometimes when I am tired or feeling blah, I trick myself into working […]

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Couch to 5K: Week Five

Posted on Apr 21, 2016

Couch to 5K: Week Five Hello Friends and welcome to week five of my couch to 5k journey.  You can read more about me here, here, here, here and here.  We are officially half way through the program now and it is amazing how far I have come.  As I have mentioned before I have […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Four

Posted on Apr 14, 2016

Couch to 5k: Week Four Hello Friends and welcome to Week Four of my Couch to 5k journal.  You can read more about my journey here, here, here and here.  Last week I was in California where the warmth, ocean views and fragrant spring flowers made it easy to get out for a run.  Returning to Wisconsin […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Three

Posted on Apr 07, 2016

Couch to 5k: Week Three Hello Friends and welcome to the vacation edition of my Couch to 5k journey.  You can read about Weeks One and Two here and here.  I don’t have much to report this week because I was away for spring break.  My family and I travelled to San Diego and it was […]

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Couch to 5k: Week Two

Posted on Mar 31, 2016

Couch to 5k: Week Two Hello Friends! Welcome to week two of my Couch to 5k journal.  Click here and here if you are new and want some more information.  I know we are only two weeks into the program but I feel great about my experience thus far.  Before the program started, I dreaded running. […]

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Couch to 5k: Week One

Posted on Mar 25, 2016

Couch to 5k: Week One Hello Friends!  Welcome to week one of my Couch to 5k journal.  Click here if you are new here and need an introduction.  Otherwise I am happy to report that I made it through my first week.  Well, I never had any doubt about “making it” but I was nervous nonetheless. […]

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Couch to 5K: My Journey to Becoming a Runner

Posted on Mar 18, 2016

Couch to 5k: My Journey To Become a Runner Have you ever wanted to take up running but something was holding you back?  Maybe you felt self conscious about your appearance.  Maybe you felt like you didn’t know how. Maybe you thought you were too slow or too old.  Maybe you believed that you just couldn’t […]

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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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