As spring approaches many runners take to the streets. They leave the treadmills in Lund behind and hit the pavement. Although both are beneficial, running outside has been proven to be better than running on a treadmill. Running on a treadmill develops imbalances in a runner’s stride, which can lead muscles to develop improperly. This results in improper form and an increased risk of injury. … Continue reading Taking it to the Streets
Athletic trainers play key role in success of student athletes In the do or die atmosphere of post-season sports, staying healthy and at peak performance can mean the difference between a championship trophy and early elimination. Fortunately for Gustavus athletes, the athletic training department works behind the scenes all season long to prepare athletes for the events that matter most. As the women’s hockey team … Continue reading Unsung Heroes
For the ninth straight season, the Gustavus women’s hockey team is the proud owner of an MIAC playoff championship title. The Gustie women found themselves in an unusual position against the Cobbers of Concordia, as they went into the locker room with a one-goal deficit after the first period of play. The Cobbers took a 1-0 lead on a rush midway through the first and … Continue reading Nine Straight Titles
Dancers in black and gold have been a halftime mainstay on the football field and basketball court for years. Now the dance team can impress in another and much more meaningful realm after returning to competitive form after a long absence. The Gustavus Dance Team placed third at the 2012 DX AmeriCup National Dance Championship Feb. 25, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a crowning … Continue reading Dance Team places third at nationals
Since the invention of the Walkman, portable music players have been the exerciser’s best friend. With advances in technology, MP3 players have turned into a great tool for much more than just building the ultimate Beyoncé workout playlist. For those of you with an iPhone or iPod touch, I’ve complied a list of some of the most useful apps to bring along to the gym … Continue reading Wanna get jacked? There’s an app for that
Gustavus students, faculty and alumni followed Gustavus men’s basketball to the University of Wisconsin River-Falls on March 2. It was an ocean of fans dressed in jean shorts, Hawaiian shirts, super-hero outfits and even a little black and gold. This group of Gusties shared one mentality with the team: the drive to win. The Karges Center at UW-River Falls has a capacity of 1800 and … Continue reading Seniors take center court
The track team has run countless miles around the track, sprinted, vaulted and jumped far and high, all indoors. They are getting ready to take their talents outside for the outdoor track and field season. “In the outdoor season, we get some key individuals who are coming off of other sports. Outdoor is when our whole team is together. We don’t focus so much on … Continue reading Track vaults into the outdoor season
Are you bored with the local fun runs and turkey trots? Then consider the Tough Mudder, a global event within a growing obstacle course industry that will test your physical grit and mental psyche. The Twin Cities Tough Mudder will be held at the Somerset Ampitheater in Somerset, Wis. any 19-20, 2012. This 12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces features 29 obstacles, … Continue reading Tough Mudder: toughest event on the planet
The hometown Minnesota Twins are coming off one of the worst seasons in recent memory. The Twins became a staple of late season playoff pushes; in 2011 the squad was fending off triple digits in the loss column. The full roster reported for spring training last week in an attempt to distance themselves from the 63-99 record they accrued in 2011. Twins fan favorites Michael … Continue reading Farewell, old friends
Beginning in the 1920s,Louis Armstrong and Fletcher Henderson put Jazz and Blues music on the American scene. At that time, Jazz music was representative of an evolving African-American culture. This music was one of the first things African-Americans could define as their own. While the names Armstrong and Fletcher have been replaced by Jay-Z and Kanye in the African-American music industry, now in the twenty-first … Continue reading Sports & Fitness
