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In the article “Proper Running Form: Does Gravity Help You Run Faster?”, we considered the importance of hip extension in running and noted that …
Read This ArticleDoes Air Pollution Affect Running Performance?
As spring rolls in, many runners are grateful to be able to run outside without suiting up for freezing temperatures. But warm, sunny weather …
Read This ArticleWhy Long Runs and Workouts Don’t Need to Feel Like You Could Run Goal Pace for the Full Marathon
Simply running 26.2 miles is a daunting task, so the thought of trying to race a full marathon as fast as you can seems …
Read This ArticleChoosing the Right Running Shoes: A Look at How Trainers Affect Training and Running Performance
Following last week’s article “Foot Types & Foot Wear,” I have had quite a few runners ask me the same question, with words to …
Read This ArticleMaking Nutrition Simple: Interview with Nancy Clark
Running can be complicated enough when you consider the myriad of factors that go into the perfect training schedule. However, when you add in …
Read This Article2 Tests of Hip Strength and Stability That Can Determine Your Risk of Running Knee Injuries
As a high school track and field coach, I get to work with athletes with a huge range of abilities. Some are very talented …
Read This ArticleRunning and Weight Loss: An In-Depth Look at the Relationship Between Exercise and Energy Balance
Last week, I introduced metabolism and described how body weight and resting metabolic rate (RMR) are connected. I also mentioned that there are three …
Read This ArticleHow to Overcome Getting Nervous Before Workouts
If you spend most of your day dreading your next big workout, you’re not alone. Most of the runners I coach, and I myself, …
Read This ArticleThe Impact of Footwear and Foot Type on Injury Prevention
“Always Evolve” – one of my favourite valedictions used by esteemed physical therapist and blogger Mike Scott, DPT at the end of posts in …
Read This ArticleInterview with Dr. Tim Noakes: Hydration, The Role of the Brain in Racing, and His Latest Findings on Carbohydrates for Runners
Dr. Tim Noakes is one of the most influential and esteemed exercise scientists in the world. His book, The Lore of Running, is considered …
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