A while back, I shared an Instagram post with some tips for upper body self-care for runners. It ended up being too long and I needed to cut a few things out, not to mention the challenges I was having loading the video. So, I decided that it would be worthwhile to share the information […]
How Fascial Stretch Therapy Can Make You a Better Runner
On the eve of attending another Fascial Stretch Therapy course I thought I’d share this post I wrote a few years ago about the benefits of Fascial Stretch Therapy (or Frederick Stretch Therapy as it is now called called) for runners. As you read this I will be on my way to Arizona for a […]
12 Essential Life Lessons Learned from Running
I am a different person than I was when I started running over 30 years ago. Running has taught me many essential life lessons, giving me confidence and a sense of self that I didn’t possess before I became a runner. Essential Life Lessons Learned from Running As a high school cross country coach for […]
9 Ways You Can Turn a Bad Run into a Good Run (or at least a better one)
No matter how much we love running, there are times when running, quite frankly, is hard. Those times that our bodies don’t seem to want to move, muscles ache, and it takes everything we have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Face it, not every run can be a good run. […]
How TRX Training Can Make You a Better Runner
I’ve been using the TRX for a long time both for myself and my clients, as well as sharing workouts here, but since taking the TRX Training Course a while back, I became a better teacher because I learned so much about how to adapt TRX training to all levels. Today I want to talk […]
Runner’s Workout 5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Entire Body
Here’s a quick little workout that will challenge your core, balance, and overall strength. Yes, it’s a great runner’s workout, but everyone will benefit from this fun challenge. Even today, many runners stick to running alone as their primary workout. While I completely understand (I did that for years), strength training needs to be a […]