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...
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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...
10 Small Ways To Improve Your Running Right Now
Sometimes when we think about improving our running we consider the big things, like workouts, strength training programs, and long-term goals. There are also small day-to-day changes we can make that, when done consistently, can help improve your running. Small changes add up, and can seem less intimidating than bigger ones. Check out these small ways to improve your running right now and give some of them a try! 10 ... Read the Post...