When running the power from the hips. It’s important that runners do exercises to strengthen the hips. This is because having strong hips will help improve running form, increase force production and decrease the chance of injury. The hips directly impact the alignment of the knees and ankle joint. This is why hip exercises for runners are a must. In...
When I talk to different runners many of them tell me that they don’t like to squat. The runners I talk to feel that squatting isn’t important for running because they already do a lot of leg work work during their runs. While running itself does work the legs this myth may lead to a decrease in performance and injuries....
Strength training for runners Strength training is something that is debated in the running world because many coaches believe that it will slow the runner down if they lift weights. Over the years in many sports these myths stand the test of time and this is because people don’t understand what strength training does to the body. Most runners will...
Many people who run go out for an easy or moderate pace run or jog. This is a great way to stay active but soon you’ll hit a fitness plateau. It’s important to work outside of your comfort zone if you want to see improvements in your race times or if you want to get in shape faster. Building a...
Running a half marathon isn’t easy and many of us have it on our bucket list. We want to be challenged past the 5k or 10k races. The idea of running 13.1 miles can be overwhelming but with the proper training program you’ll be able to get the job done. We have put together a 11 week half marathon training...
Summer training isn’t ideal for runners. If you want a decent run, you’ll need to get up early and hit the road or you’ll be dealing with high temperatures and high humidity. For some this isn’t realistic so running in the sun becomes the only way to get an outdoor run in. Even with all the pains of running in...
If you’re a seasoned runner or if you’re just getting into running getting a good pair of running shoes is important. Many of my clients ask me how to pick a pair of running shoes that will fit their needs. I respond to them by asking what do they plan on doing with the running shoes. Are they focused on...
You’re a recreational runner and you love doing races but do you take time off from racing season? I’ve meet many runners and a lot of them don’t set up their training into in season training and offseason training. Many of the people that fail to set up an off season end up burnt out or with an injury. When...
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 keep your body stable 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. Running may not be the...
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