Stronger Feet for Stronger Running Many runners overlook the crucial role of the foot with respect to sustainable and successful running. I’d like to delve into the significance of strong feet for runners from a physical therapist’s perspective. Discover the benefits, common foot problems, and exercises to promote foot strength, and enhance your running performance. …
I get this question a lot… “What’s the best way to warm up for runners?” It depends! You don’t NEED to “warm up” before you run… In fact, a lot of other types of athletes use running as a warm-up. Some people feel “stiff” or “cold” when they start to run, and maybe for these …
Ultrarunners are used to going long and slow. That’s exactly what most people are doing during ultras anyway. When it comes to training specificity, that’s great, and you’re right, this doesn’t replace long and slow aerobic training and base-building. But this type of work can yield great results when it comes to maximizing your engine. …
With years of experience as a physical therapist working with injured runners, it is clear to me that we are not all getting the same information regarding training principles. Specifically, I am considering the running component of your training. Some of us might not be seeking out any information at all but rather just training …
Are you a new mom that’s recently postpartum and looking to get back into running? Well first of all, go back and check out my first video and try those four strength training exercises to increase your lower extremity strength and stability. If you’ve done that and you’re feeling strong, you aren’t having any …
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Video Transcript: Are you a mom who is looking to get back into running during the postpartum period? Well, I have 4 really great exercises to give you to help improve your overall lower leg strength and stability to help you get there. So with all exercises during the postpartum period, we want to …
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The Fort Collins Trail Runners Facebook group is the largest running public forum in Northern Colorado. Almost every week there is someone posting about their injury, asking for help, and many people tend to weigh in with their opinions and home remedies. Unsurprisingly, lots of people still recommend total rest for running injuries. As a …
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Here are the Top 5 Things Mamas Should Know about Stroller Running Are you a mama who loves running and would love to run with your kiddo, however you feel nervous that pushing a stroller while running may lead to an injury? Are ready to start running with your baby, but unsure if your baby …
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Scott JurekPhoto: Justin Bastien Do you want to run faster? Longer? I’ve compiled the 5 best ways to do just that. Runners often find themselves at a plateau, seeing minimal-to-no progress over time, failing to improve their 5k, 10k, or marathon year after year.Especially adult recreational runners that never ran competitively in high school or …
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