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, […]
Big Bear Running and Baby it’s HOT Outside!
As I sit here writing this, it is 118 degrees (at about 5:30). Tomorrow the forecast is for 123. I don’t think “hot” is a strong enough word for this weather. One of the worst parts about the heat in the desert is that it won’t start to cool down (and that is relative, believe […]
Rocking and Rolling in San Diego. My Rock ‘n’ Roll Recap
If I have one takeaway from my Rock ‘n’ Roll race experience it is that half marathons are awesome. Of course, I’ve said that before, but it was reinforced on June 5 in San Diego. Check out Coach Debbie’s @runrocknroll San Diego half marathon recap! #rocknblog Click To Tweet Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon: The […]
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 […]
5 Things I Love About Monday
It’s very rare that I sit down to write a blog post without a clear idea of what I want to talk about. But here goes! Now that work is slowing down (I live in a seasonal area, where the snowbirds come and go with the weather), I have more time to write, catch up […]
10 Awesome Things to Love About the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
With four weeks to go until Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon San Diego, I am one week into my training! As I wrote last week, I’m (obviously) a little behind. But, since writing that post, I have stuck to my new plan, so I’m feeling much more positive about my chances of actually finishing the race. More […]
