Tag: avoiding injury
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HIP HIP HOORAY for #TipTuesday
Hello again! I’m Kelly, resident club ballet & tap teacher. Kelly Maccioli is a Dance Teacher at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy here in Marlborough where she runs the Tap and Ballet programs, and teaches Tap, Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Conditioning and is currently developing the Pointe program. Kelly is certified by Dance Masters of America to…
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Strength Training for Runners
Written by Morgan Vasiliu DPT, PT, ATC Do you really have to keep up strength training as mileage ramps up in marathon prep?With Boston around the corner, for many of you, it’s about that time that mileage starts to rampup. And typically around this time, cross-training takes the backseat. But what if I told you…
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Happy Feet
Written By Kelly Maccioli Hi! I’m Kelly! I am a Dance Teacher at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy here in Marlborough where I run the Tap and Ballet programs and teach Tap, Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Conditioning and am currently developing the Pointe program. I am certified by Dance Masters of America to teach Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.…
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Yoga for Beginners
From April Ropes, Yoga Teacher, YA-500RYT and fellow Strider! As a runner and a yoga teacher, I’m often asked for tips about how to start a yoga practice. Many of you may be wanting to add yoga to your routine, but don’t know where to begin. Here are five tips to get you started, but…
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Pool Running
Written by Caitlyn Ashton Today’s tip is a super effective tool that can be used supplementally with your training or as a means of recovery… like post big race, when dealing with an injury or even burnout! If you are in an injury cycle right now, sharing a pool running plan below that I’ve used…
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When you’re on the Sidelines
Written by Melissa Basmajii. 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. Injuries don’t just take a toll on your body—they mess with your mind, your motivation, and even your connection to the running community. I’ve been feeling…
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Warm up for Longevity
Written by Dr. Connor Ryan PT DPT CSCS PRC From a big-picture perspective, my goal for runners is to help them achieve longevity in their running journey. When I work with patients who are runners, I typically focus on three main areas: 1. **Control:** Enhancing brain-body control and activating specific muscles within specific contexts to…
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Running Through the Years
Written by Abby Meltzer Guest writer: Abby Meltzer, daughter of Jonathan Meltzer When I first started running back in middle school, almost 15 years ago now, I was just excited to get outside, spend time with friends, and try my best to follow in my dad’s footsteps. I had no idea that all these years…
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KISS
Written by Steve Jackson KISS (Keep It Simple Steve) I’m sure many of you have heard or seen the acronym KISS, in the engineering world it’s a design principle to emphasize systems work best when not overly complicated – “Keep It Simple, Stupid”. I have to admit that running is a pretty simple activity, yet…
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Preventing Falls, How Yoga can help
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness, Hudson MA We’ve all been there — You’re running along on a trail or road, when suddenly you trip over a root, a rock (or your own feet)! You begin to tumble through the air…
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For the Long Run
Written by Ted Bell Tip Tuesday I’ve been told that our HCS Board of Directors has decided to establish new categories in our club records for Male and Female runners aged 80 years plus! I think this is a great idea for our club and I’m using this space to explain why. Some of my…
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Your body is a System
Written by Caitlyn Bintz Ashton #tiptuesday – hey Highland City Striders– your body is a wonderland! JK JK JK your body is a system!! Much like a car that needs fuel, and to turn off, and maintenance, and repair to function at its best. Your body is a system. Training as an athlete is a…