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By Christina Vorobej, MD Most runners, whether they run competitively or simply for the sake of exercise, are always striving to improve their times. Making incremental improvements isn't as easy as lacing up the sneakers and hoping for the best; lopping seconds off demands a comprehensive and long-term commitment.
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. What runner, cyclist or triathlete doesn’t like a post race leg massage? The massage often produces immediate pain relief but more importantly, it reduces longer term muscle stiffness and fatigue which will allow the athlete to resume intense exercise sooner. It is proven that post
Run shoulder to shoulder with America’s frontline… The U.S. Marines. The Marine Corps Half Marathon tests runners’ stamina and endurance while it exposes runners to life aboard a Marine Corps Base as the course winds throughout Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. This race is scenic and flat and
The Special Operators Challenge was founded by U.S. military veterans as a way to aid local charities and honor fallen veterans. Challenge yourself in ways unique to the Special Operators Challenge Events with the 10K resilience run. Filled with mud, dirt, water, and military style challenges on a
What does your family do? The Big Muddy Challenge (BMC), a unique and rapidly growing family race event series, is posing this simple question to parents and children across Virginia and North Carolina. With the launch of its 2015 season, The Big Muddy Challenge is inviting families to enjoy
By Dave Williams You know the feeling. When you’re on a personal journey that requires you to be disciplined and push beyond current comfort levels, it permeates into many other aspects of your life. You generally feel better about yourself, you’re more confident, you have a sense of achievement
Mud, Fun, Color and Obstacles! I did my first and only mud run back in 1988 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. That’s right, I said 1988, which is about 20 years before big name mud runs tapped into the warrior ethos and brought difficult mud and
Have mud and color runs finally jumped the shark? Unlike the popular 70’s television show starring “The Fonz”, happy days, I think are here to stay for muddy and colorful events. You may not see new events cropping up at the same rate as in recent years but, the big
By Matt Minard (PT, DPT) Despite their best efforts, many runners perpetually struggle with injury. They stretch, regularly replace their shoes, and practice consistent foam rolling, yet their bodies continue to break down. For many, the problem comes because they remain under-recovered throughout their training season. According to Matt Minard (PT, DPT), a
Avocados are everywhere these days. They can be smashed on toast, cubed in salads, sliced on sandwiches, and pressed into oils. So, it’s no surprise that avocados have recently claimed the top spot in America’s fruit baskets. You read that right, avocados are fruit, because of their fleshy, seed-associated
