A very common complaint I hear from both new and experienced runners is shin pain. Remember back in PE going for the coveted Presidential Physical Fitness ribbon? …. (Ok most of you are probably to young for that…) and your shins would ache at night? We’ve all heard the diagnosis of “shin splints” but what [...]
Cross training- where does it fit for runners? I am often asked if cross training is important for runners- the answer is yes… and no… What is cross training? Cross training for runners basically means using another fitness workout in order to enhance their running. I believe that runners become better runners and racers by [...]
I am constantly preaching to the athletes I coach about recovery. The harder I push them in training, the more crucial recovery becomes. While the training and the running are crucial, if you can’t get recovered, it can become easy to lose motivation. Recovery can quickly take a back seat to a hectic lifestyle. Often [...]
Ok I will admit it. I’m embarrassed. I came up with every excuse in the book NOT to have to go to a gym or a Yoga studio, I’m too busy, I’m allergic to stretching, I get my Zen from HGTV…. But the truth is, I am embarrassed to do Yoga with a bunch [...]
