Role of the Big Toe in Running
December 17, 2020
Within the world of running, there is a lot of information about biomechanics – primarily in respect to the knees, hips and ankles. What is
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Within the world of running, there is a lot of information about biomechanics – primarily in respect to the knees, hips and ankles. What is
These are stressful times – no doubt about it. From an endurance sports perspective, with very few in-person events being held and not knowing what
As an endurance sports athlete for over 25 years and as a coach for over 20, there is one training mistake that I’ve found most
There was a time not too long ago, if you wanted an accurate assessment of your power output while cycling, you had to head to
When you hear most people refer to the calf muscles, they are referring to the two side-by-side muscles that protrude from the back of the
I get asked with some frequency what is needed to start a coaching practice. This question is often asked by those that have been ‘sitting’
As we’re in the home stretch of completing work on the UESCA Ultrarunning Certification in partnership with Jason Koop, I’ve learned quite a bit during
As we move into October 2020, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and it’s impact on well… just about everything is still very much a reality. Perhaps
While I’m well aware that I’m dating myself by asking this question, did you have a Rubik Cube when you were growing up? I did
We’ve all been there. You get back from an awesome run, feel healthy and energized, have a nice dinner, go to sleep and then @$*%#!…
Pre-stretching reduces performance. Stretching is dangerous. You must hold a stretch for at least 10 seconds. These are just a few of the topics surrounding
The focus of training and racing within endurance sports primarily focuses around the physical aspect. There is often so much of a focus on physical
Ah yes, iliotibial band syndrome, or ITB Syndrome (ITBS) for short. If you’ve been a runner or cyclist for even a day or two, you’ve
Bike racing is often termed, ‘Chess on Wheels.’ This is for good reason as it is as much a thinking game as it is a
There are many aspects to being a great coach… Reliable. Professional. Knowledgable. Adaptable. The list goes on. However, one aspect of being a great coach
This is a question that both myself and Faith, our coach development director have been getting asked a lot recently. And for good reason. Hardly
There are a lot of great coaches out there. There are also a lot of, well… not so great coaches. One question that I get
Most races that weren’t cancelled this year are being held and condensed into the late summer/fall. This means that there are a plethora of races
Things are starting to open up in many areas across the US/internationally, and many races are finding dates to reschedule their events to this fall.
I am heartbroken over the deaths of George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others whose tragic deaths are a sad reminder that racism
Tell us more about Mile in My Shoes (MiMS)? Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities based organization that builds running teams at
What?! But I thought your running coach and triathlon coach certifications are based in science due to evidence-based study information? Before you pass this article
The Year: 1997The Place: Cooley Dickinson HospitalThe Subject: Yours trulyThe Setting: Cardiac Rehabilitation Center I was about to graduate with a degree in Kinesiology from
During these challenging times, a lot of us are finding ways to stay fit (and sane) with the help of indoor workouts – treadmills, bikes,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mandy when she so graciously agreed to be in UESCA’s introduction and strength training videos. While you
While a lot of races have been outright cancelled, quite a few races (especially the big ones) have been postponed to the fall. To illustrate
Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in both scope and severity. As such, this post is not meant by any means to gloss over,
As most all races are either cancelled or postponed (including the Olympics!) and most all gyms and rec centers are closed, in regard to training,
You’ve made travel plans, been training hard… and now your race has been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. So where do you go from
1. DIDN’T PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS When dealing with mother nature, anything and everything is possible. Whether it be rain, extreme heat/cold, wind, etc… there
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