This pandemic is a race we never signed up for. There are no mile markers, no aid stations, no smiling faces cheering from the sidelines. There’s no medal for us waiting at the end. And most importantly, we aren’t sure where the finish line is.
Go For a Run! - Training Advice from Coach Jeff during COVID-19
As a running coach and “guy who runs a lot”, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what to do/how to train during this pandemic. I don’t think there’s a right answer and I find that my feelings about it are in contrast to most. I think the reason my views on this are the opposite of a lot of people’s is because I am very much a process oriented person. I don’t run so I can race. I race because I run.
Staying Healthy for your Fall Goal Race
Virtually every runner has a goal race in the Fall and no matter the distance or the level you run at, performing your best in that goal race is important for everyone. Unfortunately for some, this is the time of the year where I meet many a stressed out runner in my job as a Physical Therapist. Here are my top tips for making it to the starting line.
How Strength Work Can Improve Your Running Economy & Prevent Injury
But one of the best things you can do to enhance your running is add some strength training to your regular routine. That's because a great weight workout will not only make your muscles stronger and more powerful, but it will also harden your body to the impact of running those higher mileage sessions.
How to Improve Your Running Form
The Perfect Fit: How to Find Your New Favorite Running Shoe
Ultimately you'll find that choosing the right shoe for you has more to do with your running form and physical characteristics, than just buying the latest and greatest product with all the high-tech bells and whistles. But fear not, you can simplify your buying experience into an easy to follow three step process: