A lot of people suffer from plantar fasciitis and are unclear of what it is. When addressing the question,"what is plantar fasciitis" the first thing to remember is that it is an overuse injury. Excess stress to the soft tissue, in most cases, will...
If you’ve been running for more than a few months, you’ve undoubtedly heard the widely accepted adage that all runners should be regularly fitted for shoes at their local running specialty store. It’s true – when it comes to running,...
While some runners are ready for a break after training for and finishing a race, not everyone embraces recovery so completely. After all, for many people, there are concerns about lost fitness, weight gain, boredom, inability to manage stress, or...
With the wild temperature swings that can sometimes come at this time of year, it can be hard to get your body adjusted to running at any given temperature. Before you know it, though, warmer weather will be here to...
It’s a new year, and men and women across the world are embarking on new fitness and running routines to start 2017 off right. For many people, especially those who have struggled with their weight, exercising in public can be...
In my coaching experience, I’ve found that a sound work ethic in sport is a prime prerequisite for athletic success. Rather than just going through the motions during training sessions, it pays to focus on quality each and every time....
One of the most common injuries for runners is the dreaded Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome. Whether you’re a newbie runner or a seasoned vet, IT Band Syndrome can strike at any time. The injury is considered an overuse injury, but...
“The hills are your friend!” I shouted encouragingly at my running buddy as we lumbered up yet another hill during her first half marathon. “THAT MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL!” she yelled back as we pushed forward one step at...