Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first signs is increased stress associated with running, often resulting in motivation problems. At the first sign of these symptoms,...
I began running my Senior year of high school in 1992 by joining the track team, after being pressured by my friends to fill a vacancy on the team. After completing my first season running with the team I realized I had enjoyed the daily activity of running and...
Question: Can I continue to run when injured? Answer: Most injuries will allow for some running – If you take about a week off to get the healing started you stay below the threshold of irritation. The factors will help you do this: Gentle walking for the first 5...
Research shows that the lessons learned in the early school years are powerfully embedded in the subconscious brain. While it is natural to feel anxious and then receive negative hormones when we depart from these hard-wired patterns, conscious actions can re-train...
Many of my clients have improved the pace of their walk through practice. Here is the procedure: Usually done during the middle of a recovery “walk day” between runs or during the warm down walk on a running day. Warm up by walking very gently for at least 5 minutes –...
It’s a physiological fact that the constant use of a muscle, tendon or joint without a break will result in earlier fatigue and reduced work potential. Continuing to run/walk when the muscle is extremely fatigued increases the quantity of micro-tears dramatically and...