Tip Tuesday
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Copilot’s Running Tips to Keep You “Ahead” of the Game
Written by Anonymous Welcome, runners! Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just someone who dashes to catch the ice cream truck, today’s tips will have you questioning why you laced up those shoes in the first place. It’s April Fools’ Day, after all—so let’s not take life (or running) too seriously! 1. Hydration Is Overrated…
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March is Lymphedema Awareness Month
Written by Written by Melissa Basmaji. Melissa is an OT for over 20 years with a specialty certification in lymphedema for 10 years. She currently co-owns her business SpOT On Therapy and we’re just celebrating our 2 year anniversary in March. What is Lymphedema?To wear or not wear compression as a runner?What about daily wear?Is…
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Athlete Expectations from a Coach
Written By “Coach” Steve Jackson “Hey Coach what you got planned for us today?” “Coach” I recently thought about what that name implies and why I need to take it seriously. When you, as athletes, ask for advice, or ask for a plan to reach a certain goal – that comes with certain expectations. Expectations…
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Running or Racing Goals
Written by Lacey Liebert, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Today’s tip – Running or Racing Goals There are many ways to think and talk about goals. We have already had a few tips on this expansive topic! Today, I’ll mention one way to think about goals. Some people like the “A, B, C” approach to goal-setting. This can…
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Your Calf Muscles- The Heart’s unsung hero
Written by Melissa Basmaji and Amanda Falcone (Melissa’s business partner at SpOT on Therapy and the best editor) Melissa Basmaji holds her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and holds certifications in lymphedema therapy and wound care management February is Heart Health Month, and while we often focus on the heart itself, did you know your…
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The Joy of Running
Written By Sam Streisand When you get time to go for a run, what is the best part? Is it a PR, running with people, completing a distance, or just doing it? It could be all of the above. Overall, it’s the joy of running! When I think of the joy of running, a quote…
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Why I think you should consider an ultra as your next big race.
Written by: Matt Betten In 1923, George Leigh Mallory was asked why he was so intent on climbing Mount Everest. His reply is now famous – “Because it is there.” I’ve found this really speaks to most ultrarunners. Whether you’re running 100 milers in the mountains of Colorado or you’re running as many 2 mile…
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Running with your Dog, Winter Edition
Written by Scott M. Johnson Well, winter is in full effect. Cold temps, artic wind chill, ice and snow, and so much salt to treat the roads. Howard has been absent from the runs lately due to all these conditions, and that saddens the pres. Since we don’t want that, here are some winter pictures…
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Running Improvement
Written by Carrie Tsianatelis This Tip Tuesday is for the newer less experienced runner like me. I started running recreationally in order to keep fit and healthy as an adult. Sometimes I would run for a few months or a few years and then I would stop and get into some other form of exercise. …
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Goals and the New Year
Written by Amanda Brandt I love goals! It can be so fun and energizing to start a new project and to visualize how it will go. On the good days, you’re motivated by how amazing you are. You stand a little taller, flex your biceps, and feel like you’re on top of the world. But…
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Running during the Cold and Flu Season
Written By Caitlyn Bintz Ashton It’s cold and flu season— how to determine if it’s okay to run?! TLDR: general rule of thumb, if symptoms are mild and above your shoulders it’s okay, but take it easy. Anything below your shoulders (AKA in your lungs or bad GI symptoms)… TAKE A CHILL PILL!! You have…
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Conscious breathing for Runners
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness, Hudson MA There aspects of the yoga practice — not related to stretching — that can be very beneficial to runners. Specifically the breathing! If you are taking time off from training for races this…