Nicer running weather means more runners take to the streets to get their exercise in, and there are plenty of races to chose from all over
As we have seen in the past, strengthening the muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg are essential for a runner to maintain power and
Last week, we looked at how your aerobic fitness declines after you take some time off from running. While of interest to runners taking a
Hitting the weight room is a foreign concept to many distance runners. Old fears about becoming a hulking, muscle-bound back-of-the-packer are to blame for many
One of the most important functions of muscles and tendons in running is to store energy. Much like a pogo stick, your body can store
A lot of readers have been asking for articles on biomechanics and running form, and as this is an area of intense interest for me,
Distance runners are near legendary for their aversion to strength training, and for good reason. Many successful coaches and athletes in the past made a
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
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.
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