Strides are a “need to do, not a nice to do” as coach Vern Gambetta likes to say. Yet, in my experience, people aren't doing them and they're such an easy and convenient way to develop speed.
Anatomy of a Speed Workout
Improve Your Warm-Up With The Lunge Matrix
Think about your current method (if you can call it that) of warming up. Perhaps you bend over and strrrrrretch to tie those shoes and then off you go? I think we can do better. This week I want to share a very simple warm up that carries with it several benefits like better muscle activation, range of motion, and potential injury prevention.
Overlooking The Simple Stuff Part 1
Relying On Motivation Is A Mistake
Nose Breathing For ALL Runs?
I was recently asked for some clarification regarding my nose breathing post. In it, I detail all of the benefits of breathing solely through the nose. (There are a lot) The question I received was essentially: should one breathe that way all the time if one is running “easy pace”? In other words, if you're running easily, are you better off breathing solely through the nose?
Using a Heart Rate Monitor During a Race
Don't Race Like An 8 Year Old (no offense, kids!)
The Pervasive Myth of Variety
Why I Will Ask You To Roll Around On The Floor Like A Baby When We First Meet
Shut Your Mouth: Endurance The Easy Way
Sprinting Rules Pt.4
When we talk bang for the buck, sprints have to rank near the top of the list of things you can do that will noticeably improve your distance running in a short time period. From improving your coordination to developing stride power, just a small amount of sprinting can take your running to the next level in only a few weeks. They can be magical, but they can also be disastrous, however. The range of motion required and your body's ability to tolerate huge amounts of force determine if you should even try sprinting in the first place.
The Cause of Your Tight Muscles pt.3
Why One Should Not Run in Minimalist Shoes
Your Race, Up In Flames
Single Leg Solutions
The Marching Bridge Exercise
I've recently written about how weak glutes can undermine and eventually derail your training. After working with hundreds of clients over the past 12 years I can say one thing with certainty. Weak butt muscles are an epidemic and, more than likely, you've got some work to do, too. Again, if you've got weak glutes it's not a matter of IF you will get a running injury, but WHEN. The Marching Bridge a simple and effective exercise to build up that critical muscle group.