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Suggested Post Caption Running shoes are really about the only equipment a runner needs (along with a few other helpful gadgets and clothing of course). I am asked quite often what shoe I recommend. I know many runners have difficulty finding what works best for them. I have a few guidelines that might help!🎯 The … Read more

Suggested Post Caption You’ve most likely heard of a Tabata. Here’s a bit of history and information about the research behind Tabata timing of high intensity intervals! The Tabata study was conducted in 1996 and used a cycle ergometer for metrics. The study took place over 6 weeks whereby subjects were divided into two groups: … Read more

Suggested Post Caption One of the leading causes of various types of injury stems from common muscular imbalances that lead to compensation patterns (an asymmetrical shift, knees bowing in, toes turning out, etc.). We are usually completely unaware that these exist as they don’t always manifest as pain or injury at present. But a quick … Read more

Suggested Post Caption Do you keep a training journal? I’ve kept one for almost my whole running career and find it an invaluable tool. While a training plan looks toward the future and what’s coming up, the training journal is a history book of everything you’ve accomplished and has unlimited benefits.📒 A training journal takes … Read more

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

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

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

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

Suggested Post Caption Resistance training is a key component in any runner’s training plan. We need a minimum of 2 resistance workouts per week and it’s easy to get these done at home with just a little bit of equipment.Today I’d like to share one of my favorite home-based runner specific workouts, and I hope … Read more

Suggested Post Caption I love creative and challenging workouts, especially if they really help me target a specific aspect of my fitness level. If you’re looking for a fun twist on a quality run workout, here’s a great one for you to try.This workout is specifically for 5K up to 8K training but you can … Read more