Training & Racing

Do you find yourself constantly exhausted and prone to injury? You might be surprised to learn that the solution lies in slowing down!  As a physical therapist specializing in running, I've seen a common issue among runners – consistently running too fast. Let me introduce you to the concept of…

You're getting ready for race day. You laid out your training plan and have a goal in mind, but how do you know if it's realistic?   Many runners wonder - can I actually hit my time? Others wonder if they are short-changing their goals. In this blog post, I'll share…

Do you find yourself constantly exhausted and prone to injury? You might be surprised to learn that the solution lies in slowing down!  As a physical therapist specializing in running, I've seen a common issue among runners – consistently running too fast. Let me introduce you to the concept of…

Do you find yourself constantly exhausted and prone to injury? You might be surprised to learn that the solution lies in slowing down!  As a physical therapist specializing in running, I've seen a common issue among runners – consistently running too fast. Let me introduce you to the concept of…

Do you find yourself constantly exhausted and prone to injury? You might be surprised to learn that the solution lies in slowing down!  As a physical therapist specializing in running, I've seen a common issue among runners – consistently running too fast. Let me introduce you to the concept of…

Do you find yourself constantly exhausted and prone to injury? You might be surprised to learn that the solution lies in slowing down!  As a physical therapist specializing in running, I've seen a common issue among runners – consistently running too fast. Let me introduce you to the concept of…

If you have tight quads or hips, you need to read this. Here’s why:Tight quads and hips will slow you down BIG TIME. When you push off, you need good flexibility to open your stride. I’m not talking about overstriding, but you need two things to happen to unlock more…

You’re on the home stretch of your training plan.  What are you most focused on? A group of polled runners mentioned an increased attention to sleep, nutrition, and their training. All great answers, but something big is missing. What is it?  Strength training. If you’re like most runners, you’ll choose…

If you're looking to run faster – especially when you're tired – there's one thing you need to know. For most, it's the difference between running a PR and hitting the wall. What is it? It's a saying I use all time… "if you're on the ground, you're slowing down."…

If you want to run faster but feel stiff when you try – this is for you! Here’s why: Running faster engages your body differently from easy or base paces. If you want to run faster, you need to open your stride. The issue? Most runners are too tight and…