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Friday night at the Oxy HP meet had to be one of...

Friday night at the Oxy HP meet had to be one of the most dramatic races I've ever run: the weather was perfect, the races were stacked, the stands were bustling with excited track fans and the rabbits were ready- a recipe for PR's!! My fun rommate for the weekend,... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Katie Mackey

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Did you know that you can lower your pesticide...

Did you know that you can lower your pesticide consumption by nearly 80% by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and instead eating the least contaminated produce? Read on below in this article by the Environmental Working Group... The UPDATED 2013 Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen Shoppers Guide:... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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It hardly seems possible that in week one of...

It hardly seems possible that in week one of outdoors I've already raced at Payton Jordan in the 5k and the mile at Re:RUN San Diego!! It was a "baptism of lactic acid" that leaves me looking forward to the 1500m in two weekends at the Oxy HP meet. Below... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Excited to get out there on the track again this...

Excited to get out there on the track again this Sunday at ReRUN San Deigo for the mile!! Today I travel to sunny Cali to get ready, check out info about the race below (there will even be an Elliptigo mile!!): Welcome to the newest wave of running events. RE:RUN... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Check out some injury prevention exercises...

Check out some injury prevention exercises featured on FloTrack Pro today!! Here's some pictures and brief descriptions, see the full videos on FloTrack: SYMMETRY TESTS: The goal is that both legs will have equal range of motion. Bent leg fall-in: let legs fall in naturally one at a time and... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Coming off a solid winter and spring of training...

Coming off a solid winter and spring of training with my teammates, both at altitude in Abquerque and here in Seattle has been getting me excited to step onto the track and kick off the much anticipated outdoor season! I got my opportunity this weekend with a 5k at Stanford's... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Ever wonder what to do with those retired shoes in...

Ever wonder what to do with those retired shoes in the closet with too many miles...? It’s Earth Day 2013 and here at Brooks, we think the Earth is like your favorite playground. You can run around it, have fun in it, meet people and go on adventures. But you... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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I wanted to pass along some information on a...

I wanted to pass along some information on a practical way to help, by supporting Boston Marathon bombing victims. As a runner I know how expensive medical bills can be, and although I can't begin to understand what the victims of the bombing have been through I'm sure that the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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There's been a lot of talk about the thyroid and...

There's been a lot of talk about the thyroid and running. The recent Wall Street Journal article has ignited a discussion about the science and ethical use of synthetic thyroid in sports. What is hypothyroidism? How is it diagnosed? What, if any, are the benefits to taking the medicine? Flotrack... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Ask Well: Fresh vs. Dried Blueberries By ANAHAD...

Ask Well: Fresh vs. Dried Blueberries By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Q: Do dried blueberries provide the same antioxidant benefits as fresh berries? A: There are some nutritional differences between dried and fresh fruit. But antioxidant activity is generally not one of them. A study published in The Journal of Biomedicine and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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One of my favorite ways to spice up a meal, add...

One of my favorite ways to spice up a meal, add Quinoa- it's healthy, filling, easy to cook and tastes great...what more could you ask for? I love to add it to my fresh salads with some balsamic and olive oil: Issue 195: Quinoa's Qualities Quinoa sure has some amazing... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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A little over a year ago I met Dr. Laura McGraw...

A little over a year ago I met Dr. Laura McGraw who is a doctor of Traditional Chinese medicine in Portland, OR. She introduced me to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy and massage and because of the benefits I've seen from her treatment I wanted to share this Q&A... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Foam Rolling for Strength A massage tool can build...

Foam Rolling for Strength A massage tool can build muscles. By Nicole Falcone Published December 14, 2012 Use a foam roller for postrun recovery? Smart move: This simple tool acts as a deep-tissue massager, working out kinks in overused muscles. But its benefits don't end there--it can also build strength... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Recovery 101: Self sports massage can speed...

Recovery 101: Self sports massage can speed recovery between workouts by stimulating blood flow and elimination of waste products, relieve muscle pain and soreness, break up scar tissue, increase range of motion, and help you learn more about your body. Because integrating this into my daily routine has helped prevent... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Running out in the Sandia foothills from the Spain...

Running out in the Sandia foothills from the Spain Trailhead, anywhere from 5720 to 6800 feet elevation! Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Q&A with coach Danny Mackey: "As a mid distance...

Q&A with coach Danny Mackey: "As a mid distance athlete, how do you successfully combine distance and speed training?" -Martin Dieterich Always a difficult question to answer. But, if anyone had the exact answer that would be the holy grail for track training because the middle distance training is difficult... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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This weekend was full of excitement at the USA...

This weekend was full of excitement at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships, where I ran the 800m prelims on Saturday and final on Sunday. I ran 2:04.5 in the final, which is a new indoor pr and hopefully means good things are ahead for outdoors! It was a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Thanks to my sponsors at Garden of Life who are...

Thanks to my sponsors at Garden of Life who are dedicated to empowering extraordinary health! I HIGHLY recommend their supplements which I take daily to support overall health and keep me fueled and running healthy. I love opening up a box on my front porch and seeing all these goodies...... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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The support I've received this past year from...

The support I've received this past year from friends, family and random training partners along the way has been unbeilievable- thank you to those of you who let me live in your house, join in your workouts and simply offered words of encouragement along the way. I've learned so much... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths By: Melissa...

Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths By: Melissa Breyer, Care2 Most of us know about the importance of iron and calcium for our bodies, but what about magnesium? It is the second most abundant element in human cells and the fourth most important positively charged ion in the body. It... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Now in its third year, Brooks is bringing together...

Now in its third year, Brooks is bringing together the fastest high school athletes from around the country to compete on one of the fastest tracks in the nation, the Dempsey. The goal? Crush your PR by taking your run to a whole new level. The reward? New records, bragging... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Carbohydrates are kind of a big deal. What types...

Carbohydrates are kind of a big deal. What types you eat and when you eat them can greatly maximize training benefits! I often get questions from other runners and have questions myself about carbohydrates and so I thought I would pass along the words of wisdom I received today from... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Interview and race results from the Husky Classic...

Interview and race results from the Husky Classic 800m yesterday, a fun way to kick off the indoor season and a confidence builder for Indoor Nationals in ABQ! Watch more video of 2013 Husky Classic on flotrack.org Brooks Beasts: Jordan Horn, Me, Mark Wieczorek, Matt Scherer and Coach Danny Mackey... Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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This last week the “official” groundbreaking...

This last week the “official” groundbreaking ceremony with community and neighborhood business leaders and the media was held at the future Brooks HQ in the heart of Freemont right off Lake Union!! They hope to be moved into the new building in the summer of 2014. Check out the photos... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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Check out some of these fabulous exercises from...

Check out some of these fabulous exercises from "Gold Medal Abs", challenging exercises for even the most rockin' abs:-) Gold Medal Abs Eight serious ab moves from top Olympic trainers that will score you a rock-solid middle A link to the full article with more detailed descriptions of the exercises:... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Katie Mackey

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