I still can’t wheelie, but I did get to ride with the 3X road cycling world champ himself, the inimitable Peter Sagan at the Sagan Dirt Fondo. The off road section included gravel, lots of mud, rocky ascents/descents, and water crossings. As a newer dirt rider, I knew this course was likely to be challenging […]
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Recently on social media, there’s been an uptick in the uproar about Washoe County School District’s policy on head lice. WCSD, like many other school districts, is following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses who recommend that children who have head lice be allowed to attend school. There are a […]
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We’re excited to announce that Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab has moved to downtown Reno at 400 Mill Street. All Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab performance and fitness testing, bike fit and gait analysis services are available at our new location. (Silver Sage Family Medicine services are still offered at 10467 Double R. Blvd.) […]
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By Dr. Andrew Pasternak, Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab On May 30, 2017, I had the pleasure of attending the Fourth Annual Congress of the Ultra Sports Science Foundation in Denver, Colorado. The Ultra Sports Science Foundation was founded by three incredible docs: t theDr. Marty Hoffman, previous research director for the Western States […]
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Silver Sage is celebrating 10 years of membership with 1% For the Planet, and has donated more than $116,000 to area environmental groups since January 2007 through this partnership. By participating in the 1% For The Planet program, member businesses commit to donate one percent of their sales directly to the sustainability-oriented nonprofit(s) of their choosing, after […]
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What is it and what can it do for you? by Paige Galeoto Like many of you, I’ve been riding and competing for many years (sometimes at a national level, often with friends on the local single track). And like many of you I have been winging it, using my experience and knowledge to try […]
Photography by Daphne Houghard Sian Turner Crespo grew up immersed in sports, from figure skating and field hockey to golf, tennis and cricket. As a young adult, she discovered competitive cycling and jumped into XTERRA races, qualifying for both the U.S. and World Championships in her first season in 2011. She quickly progressed in the […]
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Renee Elsdon Jacobs had been struggling with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) for more than two years. This occurs when the iliotibial band, the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee, is tight or inflamed. Renee wasn’t sure what caused it, but it was creating tension in her […]
Does off-season mean we hibernate and curl up in a comatose state on the couch with a bag of chips? Maybe not. Off-season provides an invaluable opportunity to give yourself a mental and physical hall pass from single sport focus structure. It is the time to step back and enjoy the opportunity of mental […]
For the last three and a half years, Jimmy Lockie has been participating in running races, triathlons and a half Iron Man. Now he’s set his sights on Ironman Canada, taking place in Whistler, BC in July 2017. While he’s had success, he hasn’t had the kind of results he was looking for. He started […]
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Teal Stetson-Lee has been an athlete for most of her life, growing up as a Nordic ski racer in Durango, Colorado and participating in three Junior Olympics. At the age of 20, she discovered mountain biking and cyclocross. She won the 2009 Collegiate Cyclocross Nationals for Fort Lewis College and then joined the Professional Cal […]
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Endurance athletes have a number of challenges when preparing for competition. There is the sheer volume of training hours required for a four to six-hour event, but also how to manage intensity and fueling during workouts. Not surprisingly, performance is directly related to how well athletes understand their bodies’ metabolism and fueling needs, during training […]
Lessons from the Masters (and I don’t mean Golf)
/in Athlete's Blog, Uncategorized /by Michelle FaurotI still can’t wheelie, but I did get to ride with the 3X road cycling world champ himself, the inimitable Peter Sagan at the Sagan Dirt Fondo. The off road section included gravel, lots of mud, rocky ascents/descents, and water crossings. As a newer dirt rider, I knew this course was likely to be challenging […]
Terrified of lice? THESE are far scarier
/in Announcements, News /by Evelyn FassettRecently on social media, there’s been an uptick in the uproar about Washoe County School District’s policy on head lice. WCSD, like many other school districts, is following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses who recommend that children who have head lice be allowed to attend school. There are a […]
Sports & Fitness Center New Location and New Team Members
/in News /by Evelyn FassettWe’re excited to announce that Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab has moved to downtown Reno at 400 Mill Street. All Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab performance and fitness testing, bike fit and gait analysis services are available at our new location. (Silver Sage Family Medicine services are still offered at 10467 Double R. Blvd.) […]
Lessons Learned at the Ultra Sports Science Foundation
/in Uncategorized /by Evelyn FassettBy Dr. Andrew Pasternak, Silver Sage Sports & Fitness Lab On May 30, 2017, I had the pleasure of attending the Fourth Annual Congress of the Ultra Sports Science Foundation in Denver, Colorado. The Ultra Sports Science Foundation was founded by three incredible docs: t theDr. Marty Hoffman, previous research director for the Western States […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Support for 1% For the Planet
/in Announcements, News /by Evelyn FassettSilver Sage is celebrating 10 years of membership with 1% For the Planet, and has donated more than $116,000 to area environmental groups since January 2007 through this partnership. By participating in the 1% For The Planet program, member businesses commit to donate one percent of their sales directly to the sustainability-oriented nonprofit(s) of their choosing, after […]
Performance Metabolic Efficiency Assessment
/in Athlete's Blog, News, Services /by Evelyn FassettWhat is it and what can it do for you? by Paige Galeoto Like many of you, I’ve been riding and competing for many years (sometimes at a national level, often with friends on the local single track). And like many of you I have been winging it, using my experience and knowledge to try […]
Sometimes, it’s more than just listening to your body
/in Athlete's Blog, News, Services /by Evelyn FassettPhotography by Daphne Houghard Sian Turner Crespo grew up immersed in sports, from figure skating and field hockey to golf, tennis and cricket. As a young adult, she discovered competitive cycling and jumped into XTERRA races, qualifying for both the U.S. and World Championships in her first season in 2011. She quickly progressed in the […]
When Muscles Aren’t Firing Properly
/in Athlete's Blog, Services /by Evelyn FassettRenee Elsdon Jacobs had been struggling with Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) for more than two years. This occurs when the iliotibial band, the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee, is tight or inflamed. Renee wasn’t sure what caused it, but it was creating tension in her […]
Maximize Your Off-Season
/in Athlete's Blog, Events, Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog, News, Services /by Evelyn FassettDoes off-season mean we hibernate and curl up in a comatose state on the couch with a bag of chips? Maybe not. Off-season provides an invaluable opportunity to give yourself a mental and physical hall pass from single sport focus structure. It is the time to step back and enjoy the opportunity of mental […]
Refining Your Power
/in Athlete's Blog, Services /by Evelyn FassettFor the last three and a half years, Jimmy Lockie has been participating in running races, triathlons and a half Iron Man. Now he’s set his sights on Ironman Canada, taking place in Whistler, BC in July 2017. While he’s had success, he hasn’t had the kind of results he was looking for. He started […]
Going with Your Strengths
/in Athlete's Blog, Services /by Evelyn FassettTeal Stetson-Lee has been an athlete for most of her life, growing up as a Nordic ski racer in Durango, Colorado and participating in three Junior Olympics. At the age of 20, she discovered mountain biking and cyclocross. She won the 2009 Collegiate Cyclocross Nationals for Fort Lewis College and then joined the Professional Cal […]
The Science Behind Your Metabolism
/in Announcements, Athlete's Blog, Services /by Evelyn FassettEndurance athletes have a number of challenges when preparing for competition. There is the sheer volume of training hours required for a four to six-hour event, but also how to manage intensity and fueling during workouts. Not surprisingly, performance is directly related to how well athletes understand their bodies’ metabolism and fueling needs, during training […]