Swimmers! Got Tight Shoulders? Do These 7 Stretches
Sometimes athletes tell me they have pain or discomfort in the rotator cuff area of their shoulder, tight or stiff upper back muscles, or they just can’t seem to get loose before a swim or a lift. If you need mobility and flexibility in your shoulders, these 7 yoga poses can help! Get in the habit of doing Yoga or some sort of flexibility training on your rest day. This can go a long way in extending recovery and preventing injury. Child Pose- this is a go-to pose for rest an
The Best and Worst Running Surfaces
What kind of surface should you be running on? I am going to share this with you purely based on my experience and what I’ve been told over years of being an athlete. I feel that the most you learn about the sport of running is when you are injured. It makes total sense because you learn what to do and what not to do to keep yourself healthy. I can honestly say I have tried many different shoes, socks, running strides, and foot strikes. I’ve run numerous half marathons, a few
If You Have Wrist Pain After Your Long Rides Then Read This!
If you have wrist pain after your long rides then read this! A few years ago I did several back to back long rides (40 to 55 miles each) and a few days later I noticed that my right wrist was super sore and it hurt to do any kind of planking or pushups. It kind of lingered for a week or so and I finally went to the hand specialist who told me I had ECU Tendonitis, most likely from the strain of putting weight on my hands for so many hours back to back. I was concerned because
Dear Coach Should I Pee on the Bike?
Should you pee on the bike during your iron distance race or get off the bike and risk waiting at the porta potty? I wasn’t even going to address this topic because many feel uncomfortable talking about it. Today I surveyed many of my recent athletes and got some perspective on this. The responses were varied and some of them really funny, LOL. I think it’s worth sharing my research on this because it might help some athletes make some decisions on whether or not to skip the
