Injury prevention is a top goal for every runner. So why is consistent, healthy running so elusive?
The truth is that repetitive stress injuries will always happen: us runners are really good at pushing beyond our physical limits and …
…What are strides? I get this question ALL THE TIME so I thought it would be helpful to explain exactly what they are and how to use them in your training.
I also surveyed runners on Twitter – you …
…Overuse injuries are a reality for hundreds of thousands of runners every year. Is it even possible to prevent running injuries?
That’s the question that Dr. Peter Larson and his coauthor Bill Katovsky explored in their book Tread Lightly: …
…Every few months there’s a new fitness or health topic that ripples through the tubes of the internet.
Years ago it was the Paleo Diet (which is legit).
Then we all heard about Vitamin D and it’s apparent long …
…Quick note: I’m accepting one more runner into my Full Coaching program. If you’re interested in working with me on a 1-on-1 basis, email me and let’s chat.
I just finished Alex Hutchinson’s book Which Comes First, Cardio or …
…When I’m traveling, I find it really hard to warm up properly before I go running. The drills I do, especially the iron cross and hurdle seat exchange dynamic stretches, take up a lot of space. Knocking over a …
…The Boston Marathon was last week and it was a helluva race.
The elites took advantage of a strong tailwind and favorable temperatures to run incredibly fast: the winning time was 2:03:02 – the fastest time ever run. American …
…While running, your body is orchestrating a complex symphony of muscle movements that help you absorb shock, transfer energy, and stay upright. The coordination to run efficiently is astounding. Your left leg muscles must work in harmony with your …
…Runners are always looking for the newest way to prevent running injuries and help them train smarter. From compression socks, foam rollers, and even full leg compression sleeves (ridiculous, aren’t they?).
Most of the products that you buy help …
…“Running is easy! Just put one foot in front of the other over and over again.” We’ve all heard it from our non-runner friends.
And they couldn’t be more wrong.
Running is a highly complex motion involving the entire …
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