The Enduring Value of Proven Training Methods
Endurance sport training is awash with new ideas, bandwagons, and phenomena. It’s not uncommon to see athletes and coaches lurching from one new concept to the next. Some examples of these recently have been...
The Myth of Stretching
Have you spent countless hours stretching, only to feel tight and stiff again the next day? You’re not alone. For years, exercisers believed that stretching is the key to being flexible and mobile.Have you...
The Hips Don’t Lie
When Shakira sang 'Hips Don't Lie', she was 100 per cent correct. We tend to carry a great deal of tension and stress in our hips that can cause pain and reduce mobility. Creating...
The Meaning of Inclusivity
EDI. IDEA. DEI. DEIB. EDIA. JEDI. The many acronyms of equity, diversity and inclusion have created a layer of mystique around this work in parallel with its rise to the forefront of society over...
Breaking Barriers for Adaptive Athletes
One of the great gifts running will give you—if you allow it— is the people who enter your orbit, who you may never have otherwise met.I could name hundreds of fantastic acquaintances who have...
Resilience for Runners
Many runners fear “hitting the wall” which is a sudden slowdown in pace in the late stages of a marathon or ultramarathon. Hitting the wall was traditionally blamed on running out of carbohydrates, yet...
Back on Track
Our bodies are designed to bend, twist, and fold, dynamically adjusting to life's demands. Mobility in the thoracic spine (i.e., the middle back area) is crucial for maintaining safe postural alignment. Chronic inactivity, excessive...
Putting the “Fun” in Functional Glute Activation
Four movements to test and engage your glutes
Threshold Training on the Trails
Training for peak performance takes on a whole new meaning once you add unpredictable terrain
Zero-Waste Your Hiking & Camping Trips
Keep nature pristine with these tips to not only reduce garbage, but eliminate it