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, […]
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 […]
