A healthy diet is important for a distance runner, and you probably already know the basics. Fruits, vegetables, and good sources of carbs and protein
While every runner dreads getting a stress fracture, not all are aware that stress fractures range in their seriousness. Stress fractures, tiny cracks in the
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Heel_Striking_Overstriding_and_Cadence_2020-05-04.mp3 The running industry is often caught up in a whirlwind of rumors; drugs in our sport, how running is “bad for your knees”, and
Recently there has been renewed interest in a dietary strategy that actually limits the athlete’s access to carbohydrate during training in order to enhance the
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Intro_to_Biomechs_2020-08-10.mp3 bi·o·me·chan·ics /ˌbīōməˈkaniks/ Noun The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. If the above has turned you
The Romans had a neat trick for knowing how far their troops had traveled. They would have a soldier count each time his left foot
Periodization is a long-term, progressive approach to training designed to improve athletic performance by systematically varying training throughout the year. The ultimate goal of training
Where do you live? Kingwood, Texas (26 miles from downtown Houston) How old are you? I’ll be 57 on April 6 How long have you
Last week we looked at the abnormally high incidence of exercise-induced asthma in runners and other endurance athletes. High volume endurance exercise exposes your lungs
Most runners recognize the value that low-fat dairy products can bring to the sports nutrition diet. For instance, some dairy products are good sources of
