As runners are constantly being told that strength and conditioning is important. It’s been drilled into them for years. “We need to be doing strength training to prevent injuries”“You’re going to become a better runner if you strength train” All those statements are correct. The scientific literature is very clear on this and as a […]
Whether you’re running for fun or want to improve your PR (personal record), speed training can help you become a faster, stronger and more efficient runner. You’ll find a wide variety of philosophies to help you get faster, so you need to narrow it down to a few that can work for you. These three […]
Knee pain affects many runners, sometimes causing seasoned racers and newbie joggers alike to sit out on their training. But it doesn’t have to keep you from catching miles! Often times, knee pain crops up due to weak muscles surrounding your knees. That’s why incorporating lower-body strength training into your weekly schedule is important for […]
Sleep is a normal and reversible behavior that is an essential part of the human recovery process. Several studies now recognize the fundamental role that sleep plays to optimize health and human performance. Results have demonstrated that sleep will not only help an athlete optimize their performance, but will also act on every aspect of […]