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 […]
5 Training Mistakes That Can Hijack Your Running Goals (and Cause Injury)
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your running path, an experienced runner, or somewhere in between, it’s likely you’ve created goals, made race plans, and generally have intentions to improve your running. These tips will help you do it the right way to avoid training mistakes, achieve your running goals, and remain injury-free! 5 Training […]