Marathon Fall is quickly approaching (first day of Fall was 9/22 for anyone who forgot). If you have a major marathon on your calendar, it’s been at least two years since you’ve been in this position.
Is how much you sweat an indication of how good your workout is? Read More »
Heel strike is often to blame for Achilles’ tendon issues, plantar fascia pain, and patella tendon issues. Research shows that the force loading rate of the shin (tibia bone) is a bigger factor in injury risk than foot strike. The loading rate is how quickly how much force is applied.
Improving Running Mechanics: Stop Focusing on changing your footstrike! Read More »
As the pandemic stretches on, I wanted to take some time to weigh in with self-care tips for runners, as many people’s mental health and wellness have taken a beating.
10 Self-Care Tips for Runners Read More »
Marathon Fall is quickly approaching (first day of Fall was 9/22 for anyone who forgot). If you have a major marathon on your calendar, it’s been at least two years since you’ve been in this position.
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia which is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the front of the foot. Someone with plantar fasciitis will experience intense pain at the bottom of their heel; in some cases, pain can radiate up the leg causing discomfort in the ankle and calf.
Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis Read More »
For many runners, there isn’t really a lot of wiggle room for scheduling their runs. Between work, commuting, family responsibilities, and social commitments, a lot of runs happen when they can… which usually means early in the morning or in the evening.
Do Evening Runs Ruin Sleep? Read More »
In 2006 approximately 250 million people worldwide were diagnosed with Osteoarthritis (OA). OA is characterized by degeneration of the joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to joint pain, stiffness, and physical disability.
Proprioception and Knee Pain Read More »
The iliopsoas is actually two muscles: the psoas and the iliacus. The psoas originates from the vertebrae T-12 vertebrae (the vertebrae where the lowest rib attaches) down to L-4. The iliacus muscle comes from the inside of the hip bone. Once the two merge, they attach to the top of the femur (thigh bone), on the inner surface.
Clients at Custom Performance use the run/walk strategy under the supervision and instruction of the physical therapists to progress return-to-run loading after injury, cover long distances in marathon training, and increase general endurance. Recently, I re-discovered a largely underutilized run/walk application: intervals for speed.
Run/Walk Isn’t just for Distance! Read More »
Instagram, Facebook, and Strava all share a few things in common but the biggest thing they share is that each post reflects a singular moment in time. Social media allows us to highlight moments we want to share with the world, depicting ourselves in a way we want others to see us.
What you see doesn’t tell the whole story Read More »
