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Celebrating 5th year of Indigenous Peoples’ Days
Celebrating 5th year of Indigenous Peoples’ Days
The Indigenous Cultures Institute, in partnership with the city of San Marcos, is hosting an event that honors and shares the cultural heritage of Native Americans indigenous to Texas and northern Mexico. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
'Tammi Fest' in Martindale offers music with a purpose
'Tammi Fest' in Martindale offers music with a purpose
For Terri Hendrix, life is art. It is obvious listening to the Grammy award winner, but it was also a trait that ran in the family. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
SMHS reunion Nov. 10-11
SMHS reunion Nov. 10-11
Get ready to dance back in time to the “groovy 70s” as the San Marcos High School Rattler alumni from this era come together for its reunion, called the “That 70’s Reunion Show,” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the LBJ Center on the campus of Texas State University. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
KZSM–New Sunday music: From here, everywhere
KZSM–New Sunday music: From here, everywhere
We at KZSM are happy to welcome yet another unique addition to our eclectic lineup of music programming. “Sundays Free with JJB” airs Sundays 11 p.m. to Mondays 1 a.m. Host Justin James Bridges, a national touring musician from Texas, features new music, stories from his tours, and conversations with artists and creatives. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, $22 pet adoptions
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, $22 pet adoptions
There are so many dogs (and cats) that need fur-ever homes, and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter works hard to ensure that each dog is well taken care of and finds the companionship that they so desperately crave. Man’s best friends thrive with their humans. San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, honored the shelter and its animals by proclaiming October, 2023 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Pets of the Week
Pets of the Week
Meet Jaelen, an adventurous 4-year-old Retriever mix with a heart of gold. He is the shelter’s longest staying dog, having been at the shelter for 398 days. He enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors during his Dog Day’s Out outings. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Training for Winter Marathons
Training for Winter Marathons
It is now considered “Fall” and cooler weather is forecast in the months ahead. For runners thinking of running a marathon in December or January the training needs to start soon. A minimum of 12 weeks is recommended for a first time marathon runner to complete the 26.2 mile distance with a certain amount of comfort. It can be done in less time but too often the experience is not without a lot of discomfort and pain – especially for three days after the marathon. I had a program I put down for a runner that has entered a few 5K or 10K races. Some programs include over distance long runs (30 miles) but I have had success with a long distance of 20 miles. The base of running you did for 12 weeks will help you run the last 6 miles. The following is an example of a training program for a marathon. I list the total miles for the week and the longest run for the week as a guide. The total miles includes the long run. (See graph on right hand side) It is important to have rest days to allow the muscles to recover from the extra miles you are now running. I recommend one day a week to try some speed work. This speed work can be intervals, fartlek runs, or pace work so that it becomes easier to run a long distance at a slower pace. Starting with week 7 it is a good practice to include a run that is slightly longer than half the distance of the long run that week in the middle of the week. While most marathon runners train mainly by running, the use of alternate training methods are also good. Bicycle riding is a good leg exercise, builds aerobic endurance, and lets the pounding of running on the feet and knees recover. Bike riding is a 4 to 1 ratio. Biking 4 miles is equal to 1 mile of running. Swimming is a good alternative training program that builds aerobic conditioning and works on breath control. Swimming also is a good recovery exercise for the muscles. Swimming is a 1 to 4 ratio. Every mile you swim is worth 4 miles of running. A crawl stroke, breast stroke, or side stroke can used. Weight lifting is also a good training program. Stronger muscles make any activity easier. The key is to do exercises with the amount of weight lifted for strength for running. You are not bodybuilding or power lifting so exercises that benefit the muscles used in running is your program. That include some arm strength as the arms can alter your running gait if the arms drop down by your side. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies
Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies
If you like butterflies, consider yourself lucky to live in Texas. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
San Marcos offers winning Clemens every possible punch
San Marcos offers winning Clemens every possible punch
San Marcos gave Clemens every punch they had. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Bobcats back in win column with 4-0 win over Coastal Carolina
Bobcats back in win column with 4-0 win over Coastal Carolina
It was a goals-galore Thursday night as the Texas State Bobcats knocked off the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 4-0. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?
Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?
“Where’s your Bayer?” 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
This is a good time for COVID booster
This is a good time for COVID booster
COVID-19 is a powerful enemy, its threat rendered more potent by an unlikely accomplice–ourselves. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM
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