Spring Is in the Air

Bring On the Fitness, Family, and Fun!

By Tiffany K. Gust MS, CISSN, NBC-HWC

Bring On the Fitness, Family, and Fun!

Spring is here, and you know what that means. It means outdoor races are beginning. Follow these tips to help you nail this race season:

• Use a training plan that allows you to increase your intensity and mileage gradually.

• Train with the gear, clothing, and nutrition that you plan to use on race day.

• Prepare for the unexpected. This could be a gear malfunction or a change in weather conditions.

• Listen to your body. If you are feeling pain or discomfort, rest, ice, and stretch. If the pain will not go away, seek help from a medical professional.

Upcoming Races and Events

March 5: Lake to Lake Relay and Ultra Marathon

March 5: Red Mountain 50K/30K, 13.1-mile trail (Santa Clara/Ivins)

March 12: ShamROCK Your Socks Off 10K and Sand Hollow Marathon

March 26: FLEX March Mayhem

April 5–7: IRONKIDS St. George and IRONMAN St. George 140.6

April 8: St. George Triathlon (formally known as SHAC Tri)

April 16: Hog and Jog 5K

May 14: Skateboard Competition

May 27–28: Southern Utah Youth Track and Field Meet

For more information and a list of other events, visit https://www.sgcity.org/ sgrraces/ and https://www.runningintheusa.com/race/list/within-25-milesof-st.%20george-ut/upcoming

The LiVe Well Center at Intermountain Healthcare offers these tools to help you as an athlete improve your sports performance: a Bod Pod (Body Composition Gold Standard) and Vo2 Max testing for runners and cyclists. Additionally, they have registered dietitians who specialize in sports nutrition. Call them today at 435-251-3793 if you would like to learn more. The Sports Performance Center offers performance running programs for runners who are experiencing injuries. Call them at 435-251-2256.