30 Day Core Program | Abs, Glutes and Hips
As runners we know that working our hips, glutes and abs is key to remaining injury free. But figuring out exactly when and how to do that can be A LOT. This 30 Day Core […]
Hip Strength
Active Stretching for Strength and Flexibility
If you’re a runner who doesn’t spend much time lifting weights with your legs (because hello then they’re so tired to run), active stretching is a great way to add strength and ensure that you […]
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 […]
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: Why You Need Both and a Workout
Mobility vs flexibility – they can seem like the same thing, which we think simply means spending time stretching. Nope. In fact, they are two different pieces of training that can have a big impact […]
10 Online Resources for Strength Training at Home
Strength training for runners is increasingly part of most standard running plans (at least for all our athletes) and no longer an after thought, which is why I’ve been sharing more workouts online and on […]
Hip Stability Exercises to prevent ITBS and Runner’s Knee
Every year, I receive a lot of questions about recovering from IT Band Syndrome and I understand why…it sucks! There is the moment when you first think you can run through it because hey sometimes […]
Resistance Band Workout For Hips And Glute Activation
You might think that I work only two parts of my body: my legs during running and my hips during PT because well that’s what I talk about a LOT, like all the time, constantly. […]
