Are you training for the competitive season with events such as triathlons or maybe you’re training for a marathon? Achieving peak fitness and your competitive season goals takes planning and foresight, something I’ve had to learn and hone over the years! To help kick-start your journey, begin with setting goals and developing a plan to … Read more
Imagine if your body was made up of thin, slippery sacs filled with a small amount of fluid. And the purpose of these sacs was to reduce friction between bone and surrounding soft tissue, such as skin, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. And what would you think would happen if one of these sacs became inflamed, … Read more
If you’re an avid triathlete, the last thing you want to slow down your progress is a foot or ankle injury. It can be painful and frustrating to deal with, not to mention time-consuming instead of training. After suffering injuries during training in the past, I’ve also found that it can kill your motivation and … Read more
If you’re training for a triathlon this season, chances are you’ve heard of the common foot and ankle injuries athletes can experience. From strained calf muscles to plantar fasciitis, understanding what causes these issues that can often put runners and athletes on the bench is vital to avoid them and achieve your goals. When training … Read more
Running can be an intensely rewarding way to exercise, but when you don’t take the proper precautions to protect your lower back during a run, you could put yourself at serious risk of injury. Every runner should make sure they understand the importance of protecting their lower back and take proactive steps to reduce their … Read more
For runners, lower back pain can be one of the most common difficulties to experience. It’s something runners don’t want to go through and we understand it can be challenging to stay motivated with training when you’re suffering from back pain that’s preventing you from hitting your personal bests or stopping you from training completely. … Read more
The first Sunday of every November, millions of spectators line the streets of New York City to cheer on friends, family and even perfect strangers who partake in the world’s largest marathon. As a participant myself in this year’s NYC marathon, I can attest to the pure thrill and joy that I and all my … Read more
After years of working with endurance athletes (and being one myself), I’ve come to realize that many, if not almost all, fit a certain mold. They have similar personalities: intense, ambitious, and determined. They all have similar workout routines with overlapping seasons providing little to no recovery time. And unfortunately, some of them may suffer … Read more
Humans are an incredible species. We’re able to adapt to a variety of environments and situations because we can learn new ways to survive. For thousands of years, we’ve been able use our brains and our bodies to respond to a changing environment. The same is true of our bodies; you can be dealing with … Read more
Whether you’re training for a 5k race, preparing to run a marathon, or simply looking to make running easier on your body, recovering effectively cannot be overlooked. It’s a solid staple of all high-performance runners. But what exactly is involved in running recovery other than just resting, stretching, and massage? And what can I do … Read more
