It's been a while since I've written about sleep… one of my favorite activities! In previous blogs we've talked about the importance of sleep for recovery and hormone regulation, but what exactly is sleep? And during times like these (global pandemic, uncertainty) how much does our sleep quality matter? Hint: it matters a lot.
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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The world of fueling and sports nutrition supplements is huge! There are a lot of different types of on-the-run fuel, and then even many different brands within those options. Types of nutrition vary depending on your event, your workout, the day of the week…. you name it and there is a fuel for that.
NYC's summer running can be brutal. We’ve got your typical summer heat, but the east coast humidity takes it to the next level. Working heart rates are higher and we’re sweating so much that our clothes are soaked. On days like this, eating right after a run can seem like the last thing you want to do.
While many events have been closed, postponed, or canceled during this unique time, we are lucky enough as runners to have the ability to continue participating in our favorite sport. From new runners to experienced runners, many are using this time to build their running base despite empty race calendars.
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As anyone who has experienced low back pain will tell you, it's something you worry about even after it’s gone. Low back pain is a chronic battle that can flare up from the smallest of movements, an easy household task, or just from stress! When low back pain affects runners, it will sideline your training for weeks, even if the cause is unrelated to your running!
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I remember the first time I took a yoga class. I was in my late 20’s and had just started running obstacle course races for fitness and fun. I was taking military-style HIIT classes, TRX, and spin on a regular basis. A friend of mine thought it would be great for me to add yoga to my training to help with flexibility. I told her I didn’t really consider myself a “yoga person”, but would give it a try. Long story short. I hated it!
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Patellar mobilization is used on clients that have a poorly tracking patella. Tracking issues can be caused by bad gait mechanics (usually related to weakness), but it can also be caused by pathologies such as poor alignment or arthritis.
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Last week I had a conversation with an athlete about the accuracy of the calorie burn stats on their smartwatch. Some people take this number very seriously, sharing this on their training logs and with other people in their training group.
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When you’re on crutches, it's already frustrating enough not to able to run and do what you enjoy, so the frustration that comes with moving about your day to day life is amplified.
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