Since I’m specially certified in running form and gait analysis, and since I have a few new running athletes I’m working with on this, let’s talk FORM. I’m going to break running form down into the individual pieces that make
Is metabolic conditioning the new buzzword in fitness circles and what the heck is it?! Metabolic conditioning exercises vary in intensity from moderate to high. Their goal is to improve, and increase efficiency, of the aerobic and anaerobic systems in
Ok so I want to preface this by saying that I’d only ever made chili out of a slow cooker until Friday. I LOVE my Instant Pot, but I was a little nervous that the flavors wouldn’t have time to
You’re at the track. You’ve created a workout for yourself or for your athlete. It’s an interval or a rep workout. But – you’re not sure how much rest to give between reps. From one Denver area running coach to
Your Denver area running coach here! Let’s talk HEEL RECOVERY. Have you ever been watching a race – whether on television or live at the track – and you’ve found yourself commenting, “wow! Look at their stride! Their heel is
While most of us don’t have the privilege of running on soft grass every day, there are definite benefits to fitting in a couple miles of barefoot running + strides occasionally. A few of those benefits include: 1. Increased proprioception.
As a runner who primarily uses their legs to propel themselves forward, I don’t need to strength train my upper body, right? Wrong. While the legs are, of course, arguably the most significant body part in running, a weak upper
I’m taking a pause from giving typical running coach advice, to telling my personal running story… While I didn’t win yesterday, the Colfax Half was a victory for so many reasons. I started out this blog post writing a Colfax
The past two years have challenged all of us in multiple ways. We’ve lost friends, coworkers and family members to a deadly virus and lost out on opportunities to create memories & spend quality time with people we love, followed
Lactate threshold training for runners involves improving the body’s ability to clear lactate from the blood. As an athlete runs faster, resulting in an increase in energy demand, the athlete’s body will slowly begin to produce more lactic acid (a
When hiring a personal trainer, you have several options to consider. You can, of course, hire a trainer at the gym you frequent. If you aren’t a member of a gym, or perhaps your gym doesn’t offer trainers for hire,
Five Benefits of the Long Run in your Running Plan Most, if not all, seasoned runners understand the long run. We know we need to do it on a weekly basis, and many of us even know the philosophy behind
