By Smruti Shah Many sports include plyometric training, but it is only within the past decade that its value to distance running has been studied. Plyometrics are high-intensity, high-impact exercises that can aid in producing explosive muscle power. It seems logical that this type of exercise is better suited
By Kristen Sieber The purpose of cross training into a running program or training schedule is to enhance the strength, the endurance, and overall well being of your fitness and health. But, use caution when incorporating cross training so it does not inhibit your ability to improve your running.
Looking to up your running game? Try adding dynamic stretches to your warm-up routine. Dynamic stretching, performed in motion, before exercise helps runners stay injury-free and improves functional range of motion. Static stretching, performed while at rest, is generally not recommended before a run. Christina Vorobej, MD, works with
By Justin Loss, PT, DPT For many triathletes, unless you grew up a swimmer, the swim can be the most challenging event in a triathlon. This challenge isn’t exclusive to racing, it also applies to training. With running and biking, many exercises and stretches have become common knowledge; such
By Brian Beatty Many of us can relate to the experience of grinding away on the bike… whoomph, whoomph, whoomph… only to passed by someone turning over the steady drone tone of wrrrrrrrrrrrr. The steady tone of the rubber on the road comes from the smooth and even application
By Catherine Duncan We are beginning a new year, and it’s time to think about how to maximize our potential and get the most out of our workouts. Whether you are a competitive endurance athlete or recreational participant, it pays to plan our seasons and our year. This does
By Thomas Henson, Jr. It used to be that only ultra-elite athletes would even consider participating in a triathlon. Now, the sport is mainstream. According to USA Triathlon, total membership (which includes one-day participants) in 2013 was more than 550,000—four times higher than 1999 membership. In fact, today nearly
By David Cross One of the most common questions I get as a holistic running coach is: Is it better to train by minutes or by tracking miles? It’s a question many runners think about, but like almost everything in running, there isn’t a definitive answer. I believe that for
By Michael Agnone, PT, OCS, ATC For most runners, the goal is to run farther and faster, and training tends to focus on improving pace and distance. But many runners would benefit from focusing a little bit more on developing strength. Research has shown that working on strengthening key
By Brian Beatty The siren call of the trails captures us. Escape, disappear, rejuvenate, breathe, relax, connect to the natural rhythm of the earth, find balance; we each have own way of describing what we get from the experience. The off-road experience helps us in many ways. It can
