Runners know by now that we need to pay attention to the food we eat to recover fast and prevent injuries (or heal a current
One of the recent big fads in the running world is compression wear. Whether it’s compression shorts for sprinters or compression socks for marathoners, it’s
In my last two posts, I shared a marathon specific block of training as well as a two-week training cycle of training that didn’t go
Running well as a vegetarian can be difficult. You have the same nutritional demands as the average runner, but because of your limited food choices,
In the last two weeks, we’ve talked a lot about core strength for runners: hips, abs, and back muscles. But there’s one more aspect of
Last week, we looked at how any “core strength” routine really ought to incorporate hip abductor and external rotator strength exercises, as there’s some good
In my last post about my training, I detailed a productive two-week marathon cycle where I was training well and recovering from the workouts –
Many runners struggle to find the optimal meal the night before a long run, and there is no wonder why. Not only do you need
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Hip_Strength_and_Running_Injuries_2020-07-13.mp3 Ask any fitness nut or personal trainer about “core work” and you will be treated (or not) to a long spiel about the importance.
Periodically, athletes that I coach will ask me about my training schedule while I was competing at a high level. While I certainly wasn’t an
