Does any exercise really compare to running? No machinery needed, just you and the great outdoors. It’s one of the most accessible exercises that one can perform, and it has so many benefits. The CDC recommends running for an hour and 15 minutes every week for its health benefits. Hyped to put on those running shoes and hit the track? Slow...
If you’re a runner like me you most likely don’t like running up hills. If you’re not used to running up hills and you run into one you will feel outta shape quickly. The good news is that with regular hill training you will start to feel like running up hills is no big deal. The idea is to find...
3 ways to increase stamina for running If you’re into the sport of running. you know what it feels like to run outta gas while you’re out on a run. The feeling is terrible. You may have to switch your planned run over to a run walk or take breaks during your run. Building stamina for running is important. It...
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...
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