Easy runs aren’t always easy. We incorporate them into our running plans as a way to break up the more vigorous sessions in our training. Still, many runners avoid taking these easy days seriously by either going too fast or not running at all. Easy runs are highly strategic and have many more benefits than you may think.
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As someone that lives for summer and the outdoors, I was pretty excited about these shorts. I spend a lot of time in the Adirondacks in the summer, often ending runs jumping off a dock. So shorts that can dry quickly and not stick all over my legs?! Game changer!
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As the 2020 IN PERSON race calendar essentially no longer exists in the NYC area, running and training look very different right now. While Google can’t help you answer how to run in a global pandemic, some of these considerations may help direct your running goals. First decide whether you want to train for a virtual race, run for fun, or take some time off of running completely. There's no right or wrong answer here. It's what works best for you at this time.
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For many athletes, the worst thing about getting an injury is being sidelined. While it is true that an athlete needs to change their training with an injury, ‘rehab’ and ‘training’ are not two separate things. They are different points on the same training continuum. The goal of rehabilitation is to modify training appropriately to prepare an athlete to meet the baseline requirements of their sport
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I’ve never been one to get attached to a piece of clothing. Generally, I just find something that works, I like it, get one of it, and move on. But I am constantly recommending the Oiselle Flyout bra. I now have three of them! I’ve spoken to many strangers about this sports bra, especially during summer runs, and probably with way too much excitement.
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What is a warm-up and why is it so important? Simply put, it’s a fundamental preparation for an eventual exercise load. Just like we preheat an oven or start a cold vehicle, our bodies benefit from a gradual progressive warm-up. Wherein lies the difference is in the specificity that is tailored to each sport or type of exercise.
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What DO runners need? That remains the fundamental question at the heart of our operations at Custom Performance. We constantly ask ourselves “What do runners need?” We are here to innovate and meet your needs before you even know you have them!
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“I have hip pain. Well, it's sorta my hip… or maybe my back too? I’m not sure.” This is a comment that we hear often. Where does the hip start? And the backstop? Is my hip on the front too? What about that side part? Welcome to the pelvis. The pelvis serves as the connection between the body and legs, which is so important for a runner... because you need to use your legs to move your body!
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As runners, we put a lot of stress on our body in many ways – physically, mentally, emotionally…you name it! Unfortunately, this tends to result in injuries. And bone stress injuries are always close to the top of that list. A recent study from the National Institutes of Health showed eumenorrheic female athletes have a spinal BMD of 5-15% below non-active individuals! With a lower BMD, runners tend to be at a greater risk for these bone stress injuries.
We aren’t born wearing sneakers. Parents often introduce footwear to children early on with the purpose of expressing style, comfort, and safety. We do this without realizing the implications of wearing shoes at such a young age. Shoes can prevent proper foot muscle development, which is crucial for overall foot health.
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