I talked to a friend recently about her training dilemma. Like a lot of runners, she’s looking to shave some time off her race PRs, but as soon as she increases her weekly mileage, her […]
As a running coach, I always encourage runners to incorporate strength training into their training regimen. Whether they’re lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, regular strength training can help runners avoid injuries, improve their performance, […]
Are you experiencing tight calves and quadriceps (front thigh) muscles? Learning how to foam roll your calf and quadriceps muscles may help you get some relief. The foam roller has become an essential piece of […]
Runner’s knee is one of those common overuse injuries that’s at first just annoying, but can end up being very painful if you ignore it. Fortunately, it often responds well to self-treatment. Here, I have […]
Most runners know that running shouldn’t be their only form of exercise. Yet many aren’t sure why or how they should cross train and what are the best cross-training activities for runners. Benefits of Cross-Training […]
Tight calf muscles are a common problem for runners, especially those training for a long distance event such as a marathon. The problem can often pop up at the worst times, such as right in […]
Should runners stretch? Is stretching beneficial? What’s the best time for stretching, before or after running? These and other stretching topics are frequently debated among runners and fitness experts. Recommendations about stretching vary from expert […]
We all know that uphill running is challenging, so you would think that the downhills would be a welcome change for runners. But as easy as it may seem, downhill running can still get runners […]
I pulled my calf muscle during a half marathon several years ago and after I finally got back to running six weeks later, I vowed to pay more attention to strengthening my calves. Not only […]
I haven’t had a running injury (knock on wood) for several years now and I attribute it mostly to learning from past mistakes and following these simple injury prevention strategies. Here’s some expert advice on […]
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