Plank Benefits for Runners
Do planks make you run faster? I say this is debatable, but without a doubt working your core makes you a more injury proof runner. I DO NOT believe that planks are the be all […]
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Is Pilates Good for Runners?
With almost 20 years of running under my fuel belt, it’s really easy to skip over the important FOUNDATIONAL components of training. Or more accurately it’s easy to do until we’re injured then we start […]
Best Running Injury Prevention Exercises
Nearly every runner has been through an injury, which makes the average non-runner believe that you simply can’t enjoy this sport without hurting yourself. As though there are no running injury prevention exercises or practices […]
Loosen Your Hips to Lose the Belly {oh and prevent injury!}
Over the years of writing about running and being a runner, I’ve learned one of the few things we cannot slack on is time spent daily to loosen your hips, after sitting whether that’s at […]
T25, P90X3, PiYo – Can it Improve Your Running? Complete Comparison
I love watching the Beachbody Program infomercials while I’m on the treadmill. Is that really weird? Yes? No…admit it. It’s weird, but we do weird things to survive long treadmill runs. Well after the great […]
Running With Weights | Will it Build Muscle? Make You Faster?
Will running with weights help you to build muscle, while building your endurance?? If it sounds too good to be true… I think you know where this is going. While the additional weight means your […]
Best Cross Training for Runners – What, When and Why You Must!
Cross training for runners used to be something that you only saw occasionally on a training plan for someone as they worked in to more mileage. Which was perfect for our mentality… I just want […]
Glute Bridge Benefits: Single Leg, On a Bench, Variations that Work
Glute bridges are the basic exercise we’ve all seen, maybe thanks to yoga, maybe from an unfortunate trip to the physical therapist, but then we assume it’s too basic to KEEP DOING. BZZZZ wrong!! I’m […]
Glute Activation Exercises: Don’t Be a Lazy Ass
It’s true, runners are notoriously lazy asses. It’s not our fault, it’s our lifestyle. Hours of sitting for work cause our glutes to slowly stop firing due to the reduced oxygen and tightened hip flexors. […]
Mobility vs Flexibility: What’s the Difference? Why Runners Need Both?
Geezzzzz Amanda, I’m already incorporating the absolutely must never miss dynamic warmup and the post run stretches you told me were so important as we age to stay flexible… are you now telling me to […]