If it’s not broke should we fix it

Suggested Post Caption I had a brief discussion with a coach the other day around the topic of “fixing something before it breaks”. Strangely, among coaches there is disagreement about whether to address biomechanical dysfunction and technique unless their athletes get injured. ❓ Yet we know that biomechanical dysfunction and poor running technique will ALWAYS … Read more

Find your why

Suggested Post Caption If you’re a runner, triathlete, any type of endurance athlete you would likely agree, racing is AWESOME. We love to race.❓ But what if races weren’t available – we know how that feels ❓Fortunately❓ Unfortunately❓ 👉 Many athletes throw all their “goal” eggs into one basket – racing. Without a race to … Read more

Training Volume 10% rule

Suggested Post Caption ⛔ This is a Myth ⛔ Dating back to an unknown time, many running coaches hold to a “10% volume increase per week” rule of thumb. The origin of this “rule” is lost in time. 💡 The idea of the “10% rule” is generally to prevent injury due to too great an … Read more

Balance your Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Suggested Post Caption We’re not talking “good fat” vs. “bad fat” here. This is simply about balance. Currently in North America and Europe, the average ratio of Omega-3 Fatty acids to Omega-6 Fatty acids is roughly between 1:10 and 1:20. Compare this to the human diet of our hunter/gatherer ancestors, who typically consumed a ratio … Read more