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THE CONTROVERSY OF STRETCHING AND RUNNING
Have you ever gone to the derby and watched a race? You probably noticed that you did not see any horses stretching before the race. ...
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Apr 16, 20222 min read


READING ON THE RUN
I love running and I love reading. In fact, I tend to love doing them both simultaneously. However, I do all of my “reading” by listening...
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Apr 15, 20221 min read


TRAINING PHASES OF RUNNING
Tempo runs, long runs, intervals, hill repeats, and strength training - with the amount of workouts needed to propel your running it...
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Apr 5, 20224 min read


WHEN DOES COMPETITION BECOME UNHEALTHY?
A little friendly competition to reach your goals or to squeeze out one last 400 meter is welcome but when does competition begin to...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read


RUNNING AND HEAVY LIFTING
Firstly, why should a runner incorporate strength training? Bodies that are strong, lack imbalances, and have stability do not break down...
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Feb 19, 20223 min read


Paleo Diet Explained
In its purest form, the Paleo Diet allows you to eat ONLY those foods that humans ate when they first roamed the earth millions of years...
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Jan 31, 20221 min read


Training your Brain
The list of physical benefits from long is a long list. You do not have to look too far to find positive physiological reasons more than...
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Jan 29, 20223 min read


CARB-LOADING. WHAT IS IT, WHO SHOULD DO IT, AND WHAT MOST PEOPLE GET WRONG.
The long standing joke for half marathoners and full marathoners is to carb-load the night before with a big plate of pasta. The truth...
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Nov 15, 20215 min read


WHAT RUNNING MEANS TO ME AND HOW I THINK IT CAN HELP YOU
When I try to think of words to encompass running, the following come to mind: movement, outside, routine, endorphins, happiness,...
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Oct 23, 20212 min read


How to run a 24-Hour Race
The 24-hour race. No set mileage distance, just a set time. The runner's goal in this event is to see how far she/he run within...
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Sep 27, 20212 min read


TRAINING FOR A HALF OR FULL MARATHON. WHAT DOES THIS ENTAIL?
For most it is the internal, personal challenge that runners seek when deciding to train for a half/full marathon. You might want to test...
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Sep 16, 20214 min read


Running: Time v. Distance
There are two basic ways to keep track of your running—by time or by distance. with so many tech tools designed to track your mileage...
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Aug 31, 20214 min read


The long run. It is for everyone.
The Church of the Long Slow Distance (LSD) that all runners attend services at each weekend. 20%-30% of your weekly mileage should come...
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Jul 8, 20212 min read


So you started running
So, you have made the decision to begin your running journey, congratulations! Running is a great sport that provides a variety of both...
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Jun 2, 20214 min read


Mental Health and Running
May is mental health awareness month. May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to...
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May 13, 20214 min read


Why should I have a running coach
If you are new to running, your goals will differ compared to a veteran to the sport. A coach can help prioritize and manager your...
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Apr 20, 20212 min read


VISCERAL FAT: WHAT IS VISCERAL FAT AND WHY IS IT SO DANGEROUS
Body fat most often viewed as something we want to lose because we want to look more appealing and not viewed as something that is...
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Apr 17, 20213 min read


How to prepare for trail running
Trail running and, especially, trail races are extremely different from training for something like a road race. DON'T let that...
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Mar 26, 20214 min read


PREPARING FOR A VK OR UPHILL CHALLENGE RACES
A spike in the popularity of the Vertical Kilometer (VK) Racing is on the rise. So, what is a VK? A VK is the practice of running uphill...
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Mar 20, 20213 min read


Coaching the female athlete
The immediate differences that distinguishes female athletes from male athletes is usually focused on the body size and organ...
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Mar 12, 20214 min read
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