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When you’re a runner getting, an injury is a problem. Adding stability work to your training program is a great way to avoid knee, ankle or hip injuries. Working on stability can help keep your gait balanced and keep you strong during your runs. Doing stability work develops strength in the little helper muscles that […]

Running can be taxing on the body and when we get tired during a run we can start to fall apart. Strength training is something that a lot of runners don’t do because they’re afraid of becoming big and slow. This can’t be farther from the truth. The reason why you put on mass while […]

Building power is an important component for any athlete but many people in the sport of running skip power training because they don’t think it will help them with the sport of running. I’ve meet many runners that skip strength training and power work thinking that it will get in the way of their goals. […]

I’ve been running for a little over 3 years now and in many groups people think that I am fast. I guess for a recreational runner I would be considered fast. My fastest half marathon is 1:28:10 which comes out to a 6:43 per mile pace. On a global scale this isn’t fast at all […]

This is a review of the Altra Escalante running shoe. Personally, this is my favorite running shoe on the market and I have tried many different shoes over the years. Before running in Altra’s I used Merrell barefoot shoes but one day I was running in them and I got a sharp pain stepping on […]

I am a fitness professional that loves to run but running training isn’t my area of expertise. I know a lot about running and understand how to make an athlete faster and how to help them avoid injury so why do I need a coach? When I run, I go hard racking up as many […]

If you’re into working out, I’m sure you’ve heard of interval training. Treadmill interval workouts are a great way to get in shape from the comfort of your home or gym. What is an interval workout? When you’re doing intervals your split your workouts into a period of rest with a period of hard work. […]

Improving 5k time can be a challenge. We put together some tips on how to improve your 5k time. All around me I see a lot of people enjoying the sport of distance running. Everywhere I go I see a new running store and they all have their own 5k race. When many of us first […]

A Guide to Running Faster Running is the simplest way to get fit. No kit is required; you can do it anytime, anywhere – there is no need to go the gym or attend classes; just go out and begin your run. Some people say that running is just a leg exercise; however, that’s not […]

Our favorite places to run in Alexandria, VA. Alexandria Virginia is an amazing place to run and has a ton of history. There are many trails that lead right into Washington D.C. which is great for seeing the sights. The best time to run in Alexandria is in the fall because the leaves changing on […]