Why Am I Always Injured?
By Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
Why am I always injured?! I can’t get through a single training cycle healthy!
This question is one I hear all too frequently. I …
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Workouts
How Running a Business is Like Running an Endurance Race
Unlike our Business Strategy Manager, Brian Hsia, who has run over 120 marathons, I have only run three! Running a marathon in NYC is like running a business in NYC! …
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When is it safe to Return to Running After ACL Reconstruction?
You’re active aren’t you…I knew it, you wouldn’t be here if you weren’t. Is this your first major surgery? Are you chomping at the bit to get back to your …
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The Proper Way to Warm Up for Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a crucial aspect of many fitness routines, and it’s essential to prepare your body properly before diving into heavy lifting. Whether you’re a seasoned weightlifter or just starting, …
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Running Doesn’t Wear Out Cartilage, it Actually Makes Joints Stronger
Have you ever heard that running puts major wear and tear on your joints? Maybe from your uncle, your active grandparent, concerned parent, or even a healthcare professional? Let’s spend …
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How to Avoid Back Pain During Training
By Kathleen Leninger, PT, DPT
There is nothing worse than waking up on Monday morning to go to work but not being able to sit or stand because your back …
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How to get Faster.
Greg Laraia, ATC
This is a super common and great question in the running world. To be honest, there isn’t one straightforward answer, which kinda sucks. We all want the …
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3 Speed Workouts to Improve Your Race Times
Whether you’re training for a spring race or you just want to become a faster runner, these 3 speed workouts will help you crush your goals. Speed workouts are higher intensity workouts than regular base runs and they train your body to run more efficiently. They also improve your leg speed and mental strength, making you run better in races even when things get challenging.
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Pilates for Life, literally!
I was introduced to Pilates in college. I had two low disc herniation injuries from high school and had to stop running. Someone suggested Pilates to me and not only did I enjoy doing it, but I was able to decrease my pain and return to running. That was when my interest in basic Pilates for rehab started.
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To Train Or Not To Train
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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