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How to Treat Running Injuries with Ice |
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Tendonitis. Plantar Fasciitis. Iliotibial band syndrome. Shin splints. Ah, isn't running great? Although not unique to running, these injuries come with the territory and without addressing them from a training methodology and rehabilitation ... Read more » |
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Running Strategy - 'Hitting the Wall' or Not
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Running strategies to avoid 'Hitting the Wall', include physical and mental preparedness, consistency, glycogen stores, nutrition and hydration, setting a pace strategy consistent with the level of strength and efficiency of your. . .Read more » |
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Top 10 Running Tips for Triathlon and Running Training |
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Lora Heyl Erickson provides the 10 most valuable running tips for running or triathlon training including, being cautious, getting proper rest, developing a good training plan, learning good nutrition, becoming a student of . . . Read more » |
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Marathon Mania - Don't Call me Crazy |
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Dane Rauschenbert is best known as a long-distance runner who ran 52 marathons, one every weekend, throughout 2006. Rauschenberg ran his 52 consecutive weekly marathons in 2006 with an average time of 3:21:16!. Dane sought to . ... Read more » |
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Shin Splints Physiology, Prevention and Treatment |
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Shin splints, also called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is one of the most painful and debilitating injuries runners can experience. Endurance runners can be particularly prone to this injury. Untreated or severe shin splints can cause a tibial stress fracture . . . Read more » |
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Running Injuries, Depression and Rehabilitation |
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David Halberstam, the Pultizer Prize winning author of subjects such as the Vietnam War, politics and culture, authored a little-known book on Olympic sculling called The Amateurs. In it, he chronicles the journey of four men ... Read more » |
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What I Learned from My First 100 Mile Ultramarathon |
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I was wondering to myself what was I really capable of, was a 100 miles possible? The question continued to dance around in my head while I was training for my next marathon. The training took my life to another level . . Read more » |
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Avoid "Hitting the Wall" |
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We have had a lot of requests recently about the topic of “hitting the wall” or “bonking”. Whatever you want to call it, we have all experienced it at some point. Essentially, it is the point during training or competition when you have exhausted or depleted ... Read more » |
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Ultrarunning: A Test of Mind, Body and Spirit |
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"In the world of ultrarunning speed is relatively unimportant unless you are racing to win, the more important factors such as maintaining an even pace, nutrition and keeping a positive mindset make it a true test of mind, body and spirit. . . . Read more » |
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Get Out of the Road! Trail Running |
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Get out of the road! Trail running for improved performance, injury prevention and mental health. About three years ago I made a fundamental switch in my running routine and started training almost entirely on trails. Part of the change ... Read more » |
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What is the Two Week Rule and How does it Help you stick with Running Chris Harig |
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When I started running competitively thirty years ago I had no plans and no real coaching. It was simply that I could run. I was built for it. The town of Cumberland, RI had a pretty good summer track program and neighboring towns would get together...Read more » |
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How to Train to Peak on Race Day |
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Peaking means to be in the best physical and mental condition at a specific day and for a specific event. Of course, this is not easy and first of all a lot of ... Read more » |
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Ultrarunning Hydration |
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As an athlete the amount of fluids we need to consume vary proportionately with the duration and intensity of exercise that we subject ourselves to. We need to replace what we have lost through perspiration which is why adequate hydration before. . . Read more » |
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Running With Consistency to Run Faster |
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There are a lot of variables that go into your training and ultimately your success: volume, frequency, duration, intensity, terrain, ect. All of these affect how good it is we will become as runners, but it is the routine that chisels ... Read more » |
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Choosing Your Next Running Shoes |
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You’ve decided you are going to start a running program or it’s at least time to update your running shoes. Those with the luxury of a specialty running shop in the neighborhood are likely to come away from the experience without a scratch. Read more » |
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Developing an Exercise Recovery Routine |
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Developing an exercise recovery routine is essential to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risks! One of my favorite recovery routines is to lay on the couch with my legs up. Prop up on the wall or ... Read more » |
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Marathon Training Basics |
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Training for a marathon does take a lot of time, commitment, and determination. A lot of marathon training programs out there involve at least six days per week of training. This type of program takes up a lot of time and makes it difficult to balance . . . Read more » |
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Rest for Optimum Training Recovery and Performance |
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While good training is important, any advanced athlete will tell you that rest and recovery is as important if not more important to your success as an athlete. Rest allows your muscles to “heal” and adapt to the stress from training hard. If you are ... Read more » |
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Good Running Technique for Efficiency, Faster Running and Injury Prevention |
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Running can be a great adventure from the routine and an opportunity to escape or clear one's mind. and minerals. Here are some good tips and video to help you develop an ideal running style to help you run more efficiently, run faster and . . . Read more » |
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A Path to Athletic Success - National Champion at age 37 - The Chris Harig Story
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"These days, I know what workouts I am doing, why I am doing them, and how it’s going to get me to the race in peak condition. I also know how to build a training profile and can use a plethora of tools and resources to be efficient with my time." ... Read more » |
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Resolve to Resolve No More |
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Wake up. Move. Do something. Look back. Look ahead. Breathe. Think. Smile. Greet the day. Work hard. Embrace your family. Be present. Persist. Nap. Ride your bike. Run. Eat. Eat real food. Eat your competition. Eat your race. Nap. Smile...Read more » |
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