The race is Sunday, are you ready? Here are some quick tips you can apply this week and on race day to make it a great race. # 1 Rest During Race Week – I know you are concerned about losing fitness when you take rest days or easy days, but this is so untrue. When … [Read more…]
Ditch the High Heeled Running Shoes This is an extremely controversial topic! Just like many things in our country, the more marketing money behind something, the more you think you need it. This is definitely the case with running shoes. Nike, Hoka and many of the most popular brands have runners believing they need the … [Read more…]
Hopping Drills for Running Finding your Spring; One great way to get faster and stronger for running is doing hopping drills. These types of plyometrics increase strength and stability in your muscles and ligaments and find the spring in your step! The goal is have quick light feet, with a very quick rebound off the … [Read more…]
Improve your running cadence by jumping rope Jumping Rope can be more than just cardio. It also improves the elasticity of your feet to be able to rebound off the ground quicker for the next stride. This is where plyometrics come into play. Doing this will improve your cadence and you will become more springy. … [Read more…]
Drills, Drills, Drills… Why do you need to do your drills? I promise it’s not to annoy you, although many athletes think so… It is actually to program a new neuro pathway from your brain to your body to help you swim, pedal your bike or run with better form and efficiency. What does that … [Read more…]
Running More is NOT Better! Many runners believe that the only way to get better running is to run more, run faster, run harder but this is simply not true. Especially when you are doing those exact things and the only result is injury and fatigue. Something is missing, usually the issue is a lack … [Read more…]
What’s up Runners and Triathletes? Do you know the most important places in the body that contribute to running performance? As you know, running is a total body movement but there are certain areas that are essential to being a stronger run. Unfortunately, many of the places we need to be loose and flexible or … [Read more…]
What’s Up Runners, I am loving this new article sent to me by my good friend Dr. Todd Narson, a Sports Chiropractor on South Beach. Please read it here…https://correcttoes.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/arch-support/ Finally, I am reading something completely different and TRUE regarding what it means to have arch support. This concept is unfortunately so foreign to podiatrists, physical … [Read more…]
How Yoga Benefits Runners/ Triathletes Five Reasons Why Runners & Athletes Benefit From YogaCourtesy of Level Yoga in Vero Beach, FL / info@levelyogastudio.com 1. You’ll breathe better: In yoga you learn to breathe from your diaphragm which helps to better oxygenate the blood. A good breath builds stamina and endurance, keeping you energized and alert … [Read more…]
Tips for Miami Marathon Race Week (video) Image credit: Miami New Times The race is this Sunday, are you ready? Here are some quick tips you can apply this week and on race day to make it a great race. # 1 Rest during Race Week I know you’re concerned about losing fitness … [Read more…]
