Think of a grueling OCR and you are likely to conjure up images of steep mountain climbs, technical single track trails, and plenty of mud. And it is true: though there are exceptions, the majority of obstacle course races (OCR) take place in the great outdoors. Therefore, it only makes sense that many obstacle racing athletes prefer to train outdoors. That said, factors such as weather, Continue reading →
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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 … [Read More...]
Tightrope Walking
One of the most important things I stress to both clients and friends (and clients who are friends) is the concept of running being a lifetime sport. In theory, we love running so much that we want to do this FOREVER, right? Silent pause as I look at the collective head nods in agreement. As … [Read More...]
2019 Hallucination 6/12/24 Recap
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