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Running in the summer heat

Summer is here, bringing with it the heat, the humidity, and that unmistakeable wall of air that greets you the moment you step outside in Springfield, Missouri and the Ozarks in general. And yet, like clockwork, we runners lace up anyway.


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Marathon weekend highlight

One weekend. Four races. One incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate health and wellbeing through running in Springfield, Missouri.


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cross training: Why and how

Cross training refers to incorporating other types of workouts into your training plan that complement your main activity-running.


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Guide to running surfaces

Running on a variety of surfaces can be both fun and good for your body.  Determing the best surface at the best time can be helpful to your running health and longevity.


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August 2024

one for the moms

Parents as a whole have many challenges in staying fit and active.  Moms in particular often face both internal and external constraints to training.  Here's a blog for moms with a focus on taking care of yourself and being who you are capable of being.


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July 2024

Running the rock

Run the Rock is a unique event and certainly one of the most beautiful running venues in Missouri.  The sights, camaraderie, amenities and hills make this an event to be completed every year.