Yoga for Running Cooldown
Is yoga good for recovery? We get asked this a lot, especially during marathon training, when runner’s are always looking for ways to get more stretching and mobility into their …
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Improving Running Mechanics: Stop Focusing on changing your footstrike!
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.
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10 Self-Care Tips for Runners
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.
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Do Evening Runs Ruin Sleep?
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.
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Am I Being Lazy?
But is “lazy” truly the opposite of “hard-working?” I asked myself. Of course, I googled the definition of “hard-working.” “Hard-working (adjective): tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.” No, they are not opposites; it’s all in the intention.
New year, Same me?
While this past year was less than ideal and far from what anyone predicted it would have been, it still was another trip around the sun. December is usually a time for reflection on the year past and goal setting for 2021.
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External Factors to Consider for Lower Leg Pain in Runners
Lower leg pain is incredibly common in runners, both new and experienced. And right now, in this year of unusual and different training for so many, new aches and pains are creeping up. This leads to a lot of unhappy runners!
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Top Training Errors of the Year: 2020
In a year full of canceled races, virtual challenges, and limited gym access, running looks different for a lot of people. Many are left without purpose or direction for their running. Some had never ventured outside for runs before! As a result, we’ve seen a pattern of similar training errors this year.
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Quantifying Training Load
In the running world, the most common way to measure training load is how many miles per week an athlete is doing. While running distance is an important factor, it only accounts for one aspect of training stress. It can actually be a poor representation, and an underestimation, of training stress.
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Here We Go
As the leader of our small company, I try to lead by example and exude professionalism and confidence. But on this day, there was so much uncertainty that I welcomed the condolence. We were about to sail into unchartered waters, and I knew it was going to be harder than anything we’d ever done before.