NOTE FROM COACH CARL: One of the things that I believe very strongly as a coach is that you can't be your best as a runner if you're always dealing with injury issues. That's why I think having a team of experts that you work with...
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I often hear runners talk about "the little things." Usually it's in the context of "I don't have time for the little things, but I'm getting my training in," or something similar -- which of course means that the "little" things are everything but the running. I'm...
Read MoreAchilles issues are very common among distance runners and they can also be very persistent. Fortunately there are things that you can do to help protect against issues and help recover from them. One of the most effective (and easiest) things to add to your routine...
Read MoreFoam rolling is an important part of any runner's recovery protocol. Being consistent with foam rolling means that you'll head off problems before they start and give yourself a better chance to run smoothly and efficiently with more flexible muscles. In order to get the most...
Read MoreIt's no secret that strong hips helps you run more efficiently and reduce the risk of running injuries. It probably also doesn't come as a surprise that most runners need to do more to strengthen their hips. Monster walks are a great exercise to add to...
Read MoreFoam rolling should be a part of every runner's routine. It helps to improve muscle performance and to promote recovery from training. This video shows a few of the basic things to keep in mind when starting with foam rolling. If you only take one thing...
Read MoreThe more intense your running is, the better warmed-up you need to be. So if you're going to tackle a difficult speed session, you need to make sure that your warm-up drills are appropriate. High knees and butt kicks are good general warm-up exercises, but if...
Read MoreHamstring flexibility is a constant source of concern for runners. Since most distance runners have relatively tight hamstrings, the assumption is that you need to improve your flexibility. My general rule is that if you are at 90 degrees of range of motion (or close to...
Read MoreRunning form drills an important part of your running routine. Not only do they help improve your coordination / efficiency while running, but they can help teach your body how to activate the correct muscles for running. Backward running is a good pre-run or post-run drill...
Read MoreRunning form drills are a great way to warm-up for a difficult workout and help your body learn efficient running form. After you've mastered basic drills like high knees and butt kicks, you can progress to something a bit more challenging like A Skips. A Skips...
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