Strength Training

Running is one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of exercise. Whether you are just starting out or training for an ultramarathon, staying injury-free is key to enjoying your runs and reaching your goals. Over the years, I have learned that a few simple strategies can make a huge difference in preventing injuries and keeping your body in top shape. In this post, I will share practical running injury prevention tips that you can apply right away. These tips are based

Running is a popular way to stay fit, relieve stress, and challenge yourself physically. Yet many runners hit a plateau or struggle with injuries that slow their progress. One often overlooked factor that can make a big difference is mobility. Incorporating mobility routines into your running program can improve your performance, reduce injury risk, and make running more enjoyable. This post explores how mobility exercises help runners, what routines to include, and practical

Calf strength plays a crucial role in everyday movement and athletic performance. Yet, many people overlook the importance of training the calves effectively. Eccentric calf raises offer a powerful way to build stronger, more resilient calf muscles. This exercise targets the calves in a unique manner that promotes muscle growth, injury prevention, and improved performance. In this post, you will learn how eccentric calf raises work, how to perform them with proper form, and h

Running Drill The Benefits of Running Drills Running drills play a crucial role in enhancing overall running performance. By focusing on specific movements, these drills help improve running form, ensuring that each stride is efficient and effective. Consistently practicing drills strengthens the key muscles used during running, which contributes to greater power and stability. Additionally, running drills boost running efficiency by ingraining proper movement patterns into m

When I first started running seriously, I quickly realized that how I moved mattered just as much as how far or fast I ran. That’s where gait analysis comes in. It’s a tool that helps you understand your running style, identify potential issues, and improve your performance. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or gearing up for an ultramarathon, knowing your gait can make a big difference. What Is Gait Analysis and Why It Matters Gait analysis is the study of how you wa

Integrating Plyometrics into Your Training Blocks Have you considered adding plyometric routines into your 2026 training? Plyometric exercises are a valuable addition to both the early and late phases of your training cycle. This evidence-based approach is designed to enhance explosive strength, boost power output, and improve reactive control. By regularly incorporating plyometrics, you will optimize movement efficiency and running economy while reducing the amount of time y

Are you feeling worn out after a long training season? Or are you in peak shape but dreading the winter months? Shorter days, snow and ice, and biting winds can make winter running a real challenge. However, it’s also the perfect time to rebuild and strengthen your body for the seasons ahead. View Winter as an Opportunity Instead of seeing winter as an obstacle, view it as an opportunity. This season is ideal for focusing on recovery and injury prevention. You can mix in stre

You can learn from failure – if you’re willing to change For months, I had prepared my body to run the Oil Creek 100. I had crushed my long runs and stayed committed to my interval, speed work, and strength training. I made sure to get enough sleep – and stepped up my nutrition/fueling game. Nothing was going to stop me from achieving this milestone goal. But then, at mile 70, something did. I realized I couldn’t run another step. I dropped out. So, what happened? After I got

Strength Training I started my running journey in 1975 when running was the sole focus. Strength training was never discussed; in fact, it was considered taboo. We all feared becoming too muscular, thinking it would impede our running abilities, and even the coaches advised against it. I viewed it as something that simply kept me from hitting the road or trail. Everything changed when I began studying to become a certified running coach and injured my Achilles tendon. Through