Anyone who has ever had a running injury (and let’s face it that probably includes most of you) will be familiar with receiving a list
The importance of hip strength is not a new issue. In previous articles and injury guides, we’ve seen that having poor hip strength, particularly in
Maintaining your muscular strength with a regular strength routine is important for performance and for staying healthy. But deciding on which exercises to do and
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
