A few months ago I had an opportunity to talk with someone from InsideTracker about an opportunity to offer their services at a discounted price to the athletes I coach. Through this program I would also have the option to access their results so we could work together on making sure their health goals were being supported by the running program I was providing. I decided to have my own results analyzed before offering ... Read the Post...
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How to Successfully Taper for a Half-Marathon
It's that time of year when we are getting closer to spring goal races. Many runners are gearing up for a half-marathon in April or May, which means it's almost taper time! As I have started to work with some of my athletes on preparing for their taper, I wanted to share some ways to successfully taper for a half-marathon. Getting ready to run a full marathon? Here are some tips for tapering correctly for a full ... Read the Post...
5 Ways to “Spring Clean” Your Running
After a long, cold winter, is anyone else feeling like they need a good spring cleaning? Every year around this time I start to get excited for shorts, warmer running weather, and spring races. So why not take some time to "spring clean" your running? This is a great way to reset and refocus before spring running really begins! 1. Take a Break If you know that you are going to want to run ALL the miles as soon as ... Read the Post...
How to Increase Hip Extension for Stronger Running
Having enough range of motion in the hip flexors is extremely important for runners, and something many of us struggle with. However, good hip extension is about more than just flexibility. You need to have mobility in the hips but also strength in the back of the legs to use that range of motion effectively. Here are some ways to increase hip extension for healthy and strong running! The hip flexors are the muscles ... Read the Post...
