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Kinesio Taping For Athletes And Runners

September 27, 2015

Nicole

Training

Kinesio Taping For Injuries Kinesio taping was created to give support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for preventive maintenance, swelling, and to treat pain. Some athletes claim that it helped instantly, while others say it made no difference at […]

5 Minute Core Workout For Runners

Running Mistakes: The Do’s and Don’ts

September 25, 2015

Nicole

Training

Running Mistakes To Avoid Runners of all levels tend to make the same common running mistakes when it comes to their form. Often we aren’t aware that we can easily adjust our form to run more efficiently, easily, and with less effort. This video from evolutionary biology professor Daniel […]

13 Reasons To Convince You To Become A Runner

Strength Training For Endurance Runners

September 24, 2015

Nicole

Training

Strength Training For Runners Strength training for runners is key because the benefits are for both injury prevention and performance. According to Greatist… [pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”#ff9900″ class=”” size=””]Today, runners need to do more than just run. Runners need to be strong and athletic. If they’re not, they […]

3 Ways to Build Running Endurance

5K Training Tips for Beginners

September 20, 2015

Nicole

Training

5K Tips Are you getting ready for your first 5K? That’s awesome! Congratulations! You will feel so inspired to keep going after your first one. It becomes addicting! But before you hit the pavement, there are quite a few running tips that you should know. These key things will help you prepare yourself […]

Effective Hill Running Tips

Proper Running Technique From The Pros

September 20, 2015

Nicole

Training

Running Techniques If you are new to running, or maybe you have been running for a while and need some guidance, these tips will help for a more efficient running stride to improve speed, endurance, and reduce injury. You’ll see proper running form along with some drills that you can use to improve […]

Prevent Those Painful Shin Splints With These Stretches

Injury Prevention: 6 Moves to Protect Your Knees

September 15, 2015

Scott

Injury Prevention: 6 Moves to Protect Your Knees

Training

Keep Your Knees From Injury While Running You’re knees take a pounding when you run. Especially when you run on uneven surfaces like trails. Keeping you hip and knee muscles on tip top shape is key because these are your stabilizing muscles. Ultra-marathoner Josh Cox and coach […]

5 Ways You Should Be Using A Foam Roller

Runner Injury Prevention

September 13, 2015

Nicole

Training

Prevent Runner’s Injuries Injuries are almost impossible to avoid, especially when you are starting a new training program. With a little bit of knowledge, you can hopefully prevent them before they occur. Here are some great tips! [ninja-inline id=7443]

Endurance, Run Farther, Faster, More Easily With These Tips

Effective Tips For Runners Looking To Improve Their Foot Strike

September 12, 2015

Scott

Training

Foot Strike Techniques There’s always much debate about foot strike and what is best for you as a runner. What there is no debate about though, is that proper running form and foot strike has many benefits, these include: • Using less energy to run fast • Reducing the risk of […]

4 Treadmill Workouts To Keep You From Getting Bored

8 Easy Hacks Every Runner Should Know

September 12, 2015

Nicole

Inspiration

Runner’s, Has Any Of These Hacks Worked For You? I came across these ideas from Buzzfeed and wanted to share this with you. Typically Buzzfeed isn’t a place runner’s ever get their information from, but I thought they had some pretty good ideas. What do you think? [ninja-inline id=6830]