A Coach for every Runner
In 2008, Canadian Triathlete Carolyn Murray finally realized her dream of being selected for the Olympic triathlon team. Murray was often in the lead pack off the bike. However, despite being an excellent runner, she would fade during the run. After trying many strategies, Carolyn tried something different altogether. She doubled down on her core … Read more
This blog post comes straight from down under from our coach Tom Scott (based in Newcastle, Australia). Read on for a break down of stability vs strength, and how to add stability into your training as a runner. The terms strength and stability training are often used interchangeably when referencing ‘strength programs’ for runners. However … Read more
As a running coach and professional fitness trainer, I see the absolute necessity of implementing strength training into your routine. After all, if you just run, you will develop muscle imbalances. Because of the repetitive nature of running, muscle imbalances will eventually lead to injury. Many common injuries of the low back, hips, knees ankles … Read more
There was a long debate on how to best incorporate strength training into a runner’s training program. While the consensus now states that strength training should be incorporated in some way in every runner’s training program, the age-old questions still remain – how much, how often, can you still get a good workout in a … Read more
Annelie Stockton is a coach with Team RunRun. To learn more about her or to work with Coach Annelie, check out her coaching page. What are Form Drills? Specific movements that help improve running ability. Start with slow dynamic stretching & work your way into faster movements. Form drills are designed to help loosen the … Read more
This is the second post in a four part series geared directly to runners, prepared for us by Allison Feldt, DPT Physical Therapist and Owner of Body Motion Physical Therapy. Find Part 1 here Regarding Body Maintenance Post-Run The Importance of Mobility Training for Performance and Injury Prevention Let’s talk mobility. As a runner your … Read more
This is the first post in a four part series geared directly to runners, prepared for us by Allison Feldt, DPT Physical Therapist and Owner of Body Motion Physical Therapy. Body Maintenance Post Run Running is a major time commitment. When you are committed to running, especially if training for long distances, most of your … Read more
Why Yoga? For the first 3 years of my running career I suffered from sciatica on the left side of my body. It would come and go and there were times that the pain was so bad I could barely walk. I tried everything to help my sciatica but nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t … Read more