By Rebecca Warriner I’ve been really lucky (or smart, but I’ll go with lucky) in my training. I’ve only had one “issue” and that was with my IT band years ago. So mid-summer when I noticed a new tightness in my right Achilles I was a bit confused! I’m
By Thomas Henson Smartphones are everywhere. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, these devices seem to be used more for games with an objective of bursting little colorful bubbles than for arguably more healthful activities. Whenever I see useful information about technology that allows people to
By Rob Schneider During the course of a training cycle, you increase mileage, go through 2-3 pairs of shoes, put miles on your bike, and marinate your body in chlorine. Chances are, you had minor aches and pains as you pushed to meet your goals. How did you get
More than 786,000 runners crossed the finish line at Thanksgiving Day themed events in 2014 making Thanksgiving the biggest running day of the year. In fact, there were more than 1,000 races on turkey day in 2014 as well as in 2013, according to the Running USA website, which
More than 786,000 runners crossed the finish line at Thanksgiving Day themed events in 2014 making Thanksgiving the biggest running day of the year. In fact, there were more than 1,000 races on turkey day in 2014 as well as in 2013, according to the Running USA website, which
By Carolina Hurant Who doesn’t love the feel of those crisp fall mornings on their long runs? Most of us start increasing mileage this time of year to prepare for fall races, which can lead to overuse injuries. Rest and recovery are important when aches and pains flare up,
By Brian Diaz This time of year several of my clients wrap up their year with a fall event and then enter down time in their training. For some, that means a few weeks off around Thanksgiving or December; for others it means trying their hand at a more
By Elizabeth Towe Are your hamstrings tight? Most people can answer a definitive yes or no right away. If you are not sure, but you have reoccurring pain or tightness (even low level) in your back, hip, knee or lower leg it could be directly related to tight hamstrings;
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a classic Thai curry soup that is very quick and easy to prepare. I have been a big fan of Thai food since my teens, but my true love affair with it commenced during my travels in Southeast Asia a few years
By Dana Ayers I make no secret of the fact that I’m a slow runner. I like to say I’m built for endurance, not speed. I can keep going, at least for 26 miles (there are records! I can prove it!) But I won’t be fast. It’s never really
