I work in a very small health club in a very small town in Vermont that many will proudly tell you is perpetually stuck in a time warp of decades past. As a whole, the town is the antithesis of modern, and the majority of people seem to like it that way. The health club itself is over 24 years old, and a good bit of the equipment is equally as old. Impeccably maintained and functioning, but Continue reading →
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The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.
Due to the nature of - well - my life, I spend a decent amount of time on either the treadmill or the stair climber. I'm not ashamed, I no longer refer to them as "dreadmills" or any of that garbage, they are simply tools in my training arsenal. That said, there's no denying that they can be a bit … [Read More...]
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...]