Speed. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, the road running world seemingly revolves around how fast you can run. Tell someone you ran a marathon, they'll ask you how long it took. Sign on to any running forum, and people will be discussing PR's (personal records) mile splits, tempo runs, you get the idea. Speed seems to matter, a whole lot. But the truth is, runners often get Continue reading →
How Frequent Bouts of Sitting May Impact Your Running
Sitting. It's a detrimental habit that our society absolutely loves to do, but most likely something that runners rarely consider the dangers of. After all, we routinely get our 10,000 steps (or more) in a day. It's easy to make the assumption that if you run a lot, you must be healthy. I mean, a ten mile run in the morning has got to negate any negatives your body encounters throughout the Continue reading →
How Long Should I Rest After an Ultramarathon?
R-E-S-T. It's a four letter word for many runners, who can't seem to get enough of this crazy sport. After a race, particularly a very successful one, runners are often anxious to be able to get back on the road or the trail, and start training for their next goal. Or, if a runner had a bad race, they are often anxious to get back to training and get a shot at a redemption race. So naturally, Continue reading →
I Did This to Myself.
The funny thing about overtraining, or "burnout" as it is often called, is that it's not always blatantly obvious. You don't always wake up one day with a stress fracture that garishly shouts "uh oh, you've overdone it!". No, more often than not the signs are subtle whispers from your body that something isn't quite right. If you don't listen closely, you might miss them. And if you really Continue reading →
The Runner’s Guide to CBD: How Runners Can Benefit from Cannabidiol
Unless you've been hiding under a rock (with no internet access under said rock), you've probably noticed the massive uptick in mentions about CBD oil. CBD products are, without a doubt, "trendy" right now, and as such, it seems a million companies have come out of the woodwork to hop on the CBD oil bandwagon. The endurance community is no exception, with topical pain relievers and even protein Continue reading →
The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been doing this for over a year now. But...it's February 19th, which is practically March. I'm still Continue reading →
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body in space at any given time. A pelican is a sea bird with a giant pouch under it's beak. And at Continue reading →
No-Equipment Plyometrics Workout for Runners
Want to become a faster, stronger runner? Then you absolutely HAVE to do more than simply run all of the time. Cross training, speedwork, and strength training are imperative in ensuring you are the best runner you can be. One of my favorite types of workouts to incorporate into my training regimen is a once a week plyometric session. Plyometrics are typically jumping or dynamic movement Continue reading →
5 Supplements I Take for Optimum Running Recovery
The following content is sponsored by iHerb In a perfect world, you would receive all of your nutrients, vitamins, and minerals directly from your food. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Between busy schedules that don't always allow for proper nutrition, to increased demands due to physical activity, runners may occasionally find themselves needing to supplement their diet Continue reading →
10 Motivational Trail & Ultra Running Films for Treadmill Distraction
This year I've begun putting in a ton more treadmill time than desired in order to get my share of climbing / vertical mileage because let's face it, Myrtle Beach is FLAT. I refuse to let me hometown topography put me at a disadvantage, even if it means sacrificing trail time for treadmill time. I know, it's blasphemy. To pass the time, I've taken to watching documentaries on YouTube. Continue reading →
Training Week Recap: November 19-25
I spent a ton of time on the treadmill this week. I can feel the collective groan from my trail and ultra family. Hell, probably even the roadies too. No one likes the poor treadmill, or "dreadmill" as it has not so affectionately been named over the years. The way I see it though, is that this is another tool in my arsenal to help me reach my goals. Especially when my options are Continue reading →
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