Preparing for a marathon takes more than just following a training plan. As I wrote about in my previous blog, there are other factors that make a difference come race day. But what sometimes gets overlooked (and has the potential to catapult you the next level) is your nutrition. Yup, believe it or not – … Read more
So you’ve decided to train for a marathon! Excellent decision, as training for and running this type of race can offer numerous benefits for the body, mind, and soul. But before you set off on the journey, you’ll need to be prepared and that’s what I am here discuss with you. Read on for some … Read more
With the CrossFit Games all wrapped up for this year at the time of writing this, some of you reading this may be inspired be these phenomenal athletes (I know I always am). Early on in the sport’s development, there was definitely a stigma or a outside, inexperienced viewer who would think that this sport … Read more
In my experience, when something seems too good to be true, that’s usually the case, especially when it comes to the medical field. I’m sure many of you have tried a new treatment or medicine that is assured to help you with your pain or injury, with the added promise of little to no side … Read more
Your bicycle is properly fitted, the water bottle is filled and you’re donning your most comfortable (and hopefully safest) helmet. You start off on your daily 10-mile ride, hoping this will be the day that you can complete the outing in under 30 minutes. But yet again, it takes you well over your desired time … Read more
Back in elementary school, I remember reading about the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and his quest to find the Fountain of Youth. This mythical spring allegedly restored the youth of anyone who drank or bathed in its waters. Sounds pretty amazing, huh? While it’s impossible to reverse the signs of aging, what if … Read more
“Stay active and get regular exercise.” It seems everywhere you turn, this piece of advice is thrown at us by people who know best – doctors, physical therapists, personal trainers, coaches, etc. But, just like everything else in life, there needs to be a balance to your workout routine. Whether you’re training for a competition … Read more
Throughout my career, I’ve seen dozens of athletes wishing to get to the next stage of their sport only to fall short. They might develop an injury or simply plateau at a certain level and never improve, which of course could result in stagnation and lack of the positive effects of training on both their … Read more
Our bodies are amazing pieces of art, made up of organs, bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, all working together to keep us alive and on-the-go. When we’re healthy, we feel on top of the world, able to engage in serious competitions, grueling races, and intense workouts. But all it takes is one injury to set … Read more
I see many endurance athletes who become complacent with their workout program. They assume because they’re in good physical condition and are comfortable at running a sustained pace at distance, then there is nothing left for them to add to their routine. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether you’re looking to improve … Read more
