Top 4 Reasons to Foam Roll
You can pick up a foam roller for $30-$40 at your local running store and it will last for years. It’s simple to do in your own home and even when traveling. It’s just about the best recovery you can do...
The Run Down
Why You Should Get Refitted for Running Shoes Regularly
Raise your hand if you started your running career by heading to your local big box store and grabbing the coolest looking pair of shoes you could find. Slyly nod if you were too overwhelmed by the choices available to...
Quality Practice: Train with Purpose
In my coaching experience, I’ve found that a sound work ethic in sport is a prime prerequisite for athletic success. Rather than just going through the motions during training sessions, it pays to focus on quality each and every time....
Top 10 Reasons to Run an International Race
To be sure, there’s nothing like a hometown race, and it can be a blast to travel domestically to run races in different states. I’ve run in 40 states and counting so far, so I’m definitely all about exploring your...
5 bad running habits to kick...Featuring the one you may need to kick the most
I know the title suggests that this is another link-baity piece of fluff about my personal bad running habits. Well, what may have started off like that was quickly scrapped in light of a little straw poll research I conducted...
Father's Day Gift Guide
Most of the time the reward for being a father...is simply getting to be a dad. Or, in the words of my late father, “Don’t get me anything for Father’s Day, just try to be a better son.” Fair enough....
Top Tips to Beat the Heat This Summer
While summer is a welcome respite from the bitter cold and snow of winter for many, it can also be tough to train through, especially at first. Those of us who live in warmer weather year round are forced to...
Preventing IT Band Syndrome: Tips And IT Band Relief For Runners
One of the most common injuries for runners is the dreaded Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome. Whether you’re a newbie runner or a seasoned vet, IT Band Syndrome can strike at any time. The injury is considered an overuse injury, but...