Well there is no question about it that ski season is coming up fast. In the spirit of winter sports just around the corner I want to talk about some of the physiology that occurs. So buckle up, it’s time to do some learning! Frist, I want to discuss is the general muscle actions…
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With winter fast approaching, I’m finding myself more and more eager to start skiing again. I’ve been thinking back on what I accomplished over the summer, and how the work I put in will help me this winter. During the spring and early summer I skied as much as possible, ending my season with a run…
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Wright Training recently had the opportunity to train an athlete determined to climb the Grand Teton. The athlete was Joe Albright. Joe is an 80-year-old Jackson local. Joe has climbed the iconic peak two times the past, but a he was excited for a third summit. Late last year, I reached out to Mik…
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Endurance athletes are some of the most elite athletes in the world. These athletes compete for hours at a time. This makes the sport grueling both physically and mentally. Wright Training athlete Tina Greene is among this group of top tier competitors. Greene will face the 50K El Vaquero Loco race on August 5th. The…
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On June 17th, 8 Wright Training athletes set out to compete in in the Lory Xterra Triathlon in Ft Collins, Colorado! For most of the athletes it was their first Triathlon. However, Jovanna Hart has competed in several endurance competition, however, she had never competed in an Xterra event. Jovanna took charge to getting all the athletes…
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Wright Training member Kris Shean did some serious mountain biking down South. She was part of an organized 146 mile ride on the Kokopelli Trail. The ride started in Fruita, Colorado and finished in Moab, Utah. Kris has been training in the Run and Bike Fitness progression course to prepare for the long ride. Recently, Wright Training…
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The topic of teenagers doing strength training is relatively controversial in the health world. However, since the dawn of the new millennium there has been more research and evidence to prove that weight training can be extremely beneficial to teenagers and adolescence. Appropriately designed programing and supervision can provide a child with strength gains, stronger…
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As many of you know our fearless leader, Crystal Wright, also hosts a female only trip to steep jagged terrain of Chamonix, France. The roster of ladies included Shannon Yarrow, Sharee Moser, and Kim Prebish. These ladies trained hard for the camp through the Ski Fit progression cycle that took place September through November…
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2016-2017… what an AMAZING season! Over 100 days skiing for the first time in my life! I began this season with some pretty lofty goals after an encouraging rookie performance last year. I was confident going into the new season that I would improve my results from last year. Now, while it’s true I…
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The first week of March, I spent 10 days in Joseph, Oregon, a town you’re probably never heard of located in northern Oregon. Nestled at the base of the compellingly beautiful Wallowa mountain range, this quirky town consisted of very equal parts rancher, redneck, ski bum, and hippy. I was accompanied by four other guys;…
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