These results demonstrated that KT application with proper tension to the quadriceps effectively attenuates various types of pain and improves AROM and proprioception in osteoarthritis patients. Thus, KT
“Walking reduces the impact forces on the muscles, joints, and tendons, and reduces breathing rate and heart rate,” says running coach Jenny Hadfield, coauthor of Marathoning for Mortals
Speed work is an essential part of any training plan. But higher-intensity running also puts more stress on your tendons, ligaments and muscle tissue. Andrew Kastor, coach
Some 130,000 spectators will flood the streets of downtown Akron to watch an estimated 15,000 friends, family and strangers run the 26.2 hilly miles of the Akron Marathon,
Excited to share that we have established a cross country program for the elementary school students of the Copley School district in Copley, OH. We had an amazing
Interesting article from Runner’s World. I’m sure this is some truth to this as it has been backed up scientifically, I just think it’s hard to “force” your
Nike is taking the Free a step further by introducing the Nike Free 1.0. For those familiar with the Nike Free line up, the higher numbers correspond to
This article in Running Times gives some advice to help improve your endurance in the marathon. If I could give advice to anyone training for their first marathon
When barefoot running and Vibram FiveFingers became popular 5 or so years ago, it became very clear to me that we were beginning to understand running injuries more
While speed workouts can make you faster, they can also slow you down. Too many runners think that going to the track and running intervals will make you
Here’s some advice from the Lazy Girl Running! When I write a training plan for someone, it’s my job to understand where they’re at in terms of their current
Runner’s knee is a “catch-all” term for any pain occurring to the knee. Most commonly this is the result of patellofemoral syndrome or patellar tendonitis. Here are some
Here’s some advice on base training training while logging miles this summer for a marathon in the Fall. Good base training is more than just logging endless miles.
I recently crashed and burned on an attempt to PR in my past spring marathon. Racing in 75-80°F weather with high humidity is tough. Here’s a good review
Although I’m more of a proponent of downhill running at or slightly faster than race pace to improve muscle memory, here’s an example of how uphill repeats can
Chances are, when you started running, your goals were simple—run more, walk less. Inevitably, as you progress, you expect more out of yourself. But some runners avoid stepping
I recently posted in the benefits of running downhill. Here’s another article from runners world that also touts the benefits of running downhill. You are able to build
I’ve never been a fan of Alberto Salazar after hearing how his training philosophy has athletes running hard and extrmely hard for the majority of thier miles. After
Too good to walk?? Think again. Here’s some new literature demonstrating you can build strength and improve your running with walking breaks. One of my better times in
Overtraining is becoming more and more popular with the rise in runners competing in ultra endurance events. It’s very easy for runners to get caught up in logging
Muscle memory can really help to improve your speed. One technique that works really well for me is running downhill. If you are fortunate enough to have access
Runner’s World has a great short video on performing some exercises that will strengthen your core body muscles. These are really simple and are meant to be
One of the poster presentations at the ACSM conference last month, by Scottish coach and research student Luke McIlvenna, looked at the role of “distance feedback” on pacing
Intense workouts can make you fitter and healthier even if you exercise for relatively short periods at a time. However, many people avoid strenuous workouts because exercising
as posted on Runner’s World Read more at http://www.runningday.org/ Break out your party hats and confetti, runners, because tomorrow, June 3, is National Running Day. For the seventh year
Here’s a great study that was recently published by Michael J. Rebold, Andrew Lepp, Gabriel J. Sanders, and Jacob E. Barkley demonstrating the negative effects cell phone usage
Runners have unique dietary needs because they burn so many calories in extended cardiovascular activity during their training and races. Therefore, it makes sense that many runners are
I have been testing 5 different running watches and wrist heart rate monitors over the past several months with the goal of finding the best optical heart rate
In recent years there has been an explosion in barefoot running, as well as the purchase and use of “minimalist” running shoes that more closely resemble barefoot running
Training for a triathlon? Try building your stamina like a soccer pro Football (or Soccer as Americans call it) is one of the most physically-demanding sports that requires