The first time I heard of shin splints was somewhere around middle school, when classmates would argue and plead with the gym teacher that "shin splints" were the reason they absolutely had to sit out of the mile run or any other sort of physical fitness test. Now, many years later as a trainer and coach, I often hear clients tell me that they can't run because they have or get shin Continue reading →
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Of Hustling and Healing
Let's hop in the way-back-time-machine for a second. In 2010, I gave a solid attempt at being a multi-level-marketing coach. I won't directly name the company, but it rhymed with "peach potty". In other words, I spent about 6 months hassling my friends and family to fork over an exorbitant amount … [Read More...]
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, … [Read More...]
Nathan VaporHowe 2.0 Review & Comparison
Last year I posted a review of the original Nathan VaporHowe 12 L hydration vest. As you may or may not recall, I had a sneak peak of a prototype in August of 2016, and then hounded my local Nathan rep every time I saw him until the vest was finally released to the public in early 2017. I got my … [Read More...]