More and more runners are realizing the importance of using foam rollers and other mobility tools as part of their self-care. I know by the way they describe it, with terms like painful, excruciating, and agonizing, they may not be using their foam roller correctly or getting the most benefit from it. One of the […]
Are you an Injured Runner? Here are 6 Tips to Stay Fit (and Sane)
It’s bound to happen at some point in most runner’s lives. An injury. And whether it’s from overuse, an imbalance, or a fall, it’s probably going to mean some time off from running. This was from October 2015. Not today, thank goodness. Of course, one of our goals as runners should be to avoid injury […]
The Long Run: Tips and Tools for Going the Distance
Today I wanted to share some tips and my favorite tools for the long run. This post contains affiliate links. Generally speaking, the long run is the most important key to your marathon or half marathon training. Yes, you can slog through it, but using some of these tips can help make it more pleasant […]
Take Your Speed Workout OFF the Track
I Hate Love My Speed Workout! Going to the track and running a speed workout is one of the things that defines us as runners. Next to distance runs, track intervals are probably one of the most popular workouts that a runner takes part in. After all, once we pass the beginner phase of running, […]
How Fascia Stretch Therapy Can Make You a Better Runner
I am celebrating my 10th year as a Fascia Stretch Therapist! It has been a life-changing experience for me as it has for my clients. Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST) has many benefits, including pain relief, increased mobility and flexibility, and it can also improve your athletic performance. Read on to see how FST can make […]
Create Your Half Marathon Race Plan and Avoid a Race Day Fail
Last week we discussed how to reach your marathon goals. This week, we’re moving on and learning how to create your half marathon race day plan! We’ve all done it, no matter the race distance. Trained hard, stuck to our plan, did the taper, got psyched up for the race, then, bam! Race day comes […]
