Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or physical therapist. These suggestions are based on my experience as a personal trainer and fascial stretch therapist, as well as my own history of dealing with plantar fasciitis. Plus, many of my blogging and running friends were kind enough to share their best tips. Has this happened to you? You […]
New Stretches to Increase Functional Flexibility: Hamstrings and Glutes
Last week I introduced you to the Core Four, a new way of stretching glutes, hips, and lats. The Core Four stretches are part of LifeStretch, which is based on the principles of Fascial Stretch Therapy, and they are an excellent tool to increase functional flexibility. This week I want to show you another series […]
Taking A New Look at Stretching: The Core Four
Last week we took a look at the benefits of Fascial Stretch Therapy and how it can improve your running. In a nutshell, FST is assisted stretching that targets the fascia and joints as well as the muscles. It is pain-free, and uses breath, traction, and modified PNF to improve flexibility and increase range of motion, […]
Why I’m Still Running. Global Running Day + Coaches’ Corner
Happy Global Running Day! I hope you had a chance to go out for a run today. Sadly, I did not (even though I am still running!). On Wednesdays I work at 5:30 in the morning which precludes running for me these days. That’s okay though because I got to run on Tuesday, and anyway […]
10 Tips for How to Pack for a Runcation
The theme in May for the Running Coaches’ Corner is Summer Running, which got me thinking about, what else? Vacation! Of course, we’re talking about running, so not any old vacation. Let’s talk about taking a Runcation! Planning a #running vacation? Here are 8 tips for how to pack for your Runcation. #rocknblog Click To […]
5 Weeks Until It’s Time to Rock and Roll (better start training)!
You may have noticed, that even though I mentioned a while back that I had signed up for Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego, there have been no training updates or even a hint of a Rock and Roll training plan. Well, that’s because I haven’t exactly been training. Oh, I’ve been running. That’s a permanent part […]
