3 Reasons Why You Should Be Running Backwards
As athletes, you are most often focused on moving forward as fast as possible when running. However, incorporating backward running into...
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...
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)...
7 Common Running Injuries and How You Can Treat Them
I am going to start off by saying that I’ve had a lot of first-hand experience with injuries in my 30+ year career in running and...
20 Not-So-Ordinary Plank Exercises for a Bulletproof Core
20 Not-So-Ordinary Plank Exercises for a Bulletproof Core I'm sure you’ve heard many times that good core strength can help prevent...
5 Easy Running Drills to Help You Stop Striking on Your Heels
In this article I am going to show you 5 easy running drills to help you stop striking on your heels and move toward more of a a mid foot...
My Favorite Mobility Tools
One thing I wish I had paid more attention to as a younger athlete was mobility work. The older I get the more I realize that maintaining...
Why I Love the TRX Workout
Reasons why I like TRX: 1. It engages your CORE for almost every move. 2. You can build some wicked upper body strength. 3. It’s great...
5 Reasons I Do a Running Gait Analysis on My Athletes
I am a huge fan of the running gait analysis for several reasons. If you've ever had one done, it usually involves the use of a...
10 Strength Training Moves for Runners
As a triathlon coach, I am very big on strength training for my athletes. Even the busiest Ironman Triathlete that I work with will...
