Tag: avoiding injury
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Hip Stretching Technique
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness, Hudson MA Happy Hips at the Wall Hello fellow Striders! I’m April Ropes, Yoga Teacher and Runner (recently, a slower runner). As many of you are aware, runners often have tight hips. There are many…
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Obstacle Course Racing for Runners
Written by Vincent Hughes and Brandon Hey Today’s Tuesday Tip is about Obstacle Course Racing – Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage Races, etc. are all races that involve a combination of running between various obstacles and then completing the obstacle. The obstacle can be anything from a rope wall, rope net climb over, a barbed wire…
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How to Start Running Barefoot
Written by Rebekah Tregger, A.K.A. Barefoot Becky Hello, fellow Striders! My name is Rebekah but most of you know me as Barefoot Becky. I have been running barefoot for almost 7 years. I run 2000+ miles/year barefoot and all 13 of my marathons were run barefoot. The main reason I run barefoot is that it…
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Warm weather Running Tips
Written by Dr, Kim Brown, PT, DPT and owner of ONE PT Hot! Hot! Hot! Do you know when to stop? Summer is here and temperatures are rising! Are you one to exercise outdoors? Do you check the temperature before going outside? How about humidity and dew point? As the heat increases so does your…
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LEA-Low Energy Ability
Written by: Alyson Comeau, MPH, RDN, LDN Hi Runners, have you heard of LEA? It stands for low energy availability. This can occur when we are not adequately nourishing our body. This can happen unintentionally or sometimes intentionally. LEA can lead to short term and long term issues. Check out these slides for more on…
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What is the cause of your running injury?
Written by Dr. Kim Brown, PT, DPT, Owner of O.N.E PT Tip Tuesday video style! Listen to Dr. Kim (and staff George and Ellie) talk about running injuries and what to do if you are having symptoms more than 3-4 days. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gde38AK0wy8c7_Eeo7Z-XI1Y4bmBOr06/view?usp=sharing
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Strength Training for Runners
Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. I was recently asked about my thoughts on strength training for runners and my response in a single word: YES!! Strength training provides us with numerous benefits that go so far beyond running so I will do…
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Stretching: Focus on Flexibility
Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. **You can stretch anytime, anywhere. Just follow these tips to do it safely and effectively.** You know exercise is important, but what about stretching? Does stretching take a back seat to your exercise routine? Not so fast.…
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Choosing the Best Shoe for You
Written by Kim Brown, PT, DPT The question you all wished you knew the answer to. What type of running shoe is best for YOU? It is a question elite runners and recreational runners strive to answer. Will the shoe prevent injuries from occurring, will it make you faster? Or how about this, do you…
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Rotate your shoes for better running
Written by Steve Jackson, November 28, 2023 Most people who own a car know the importance of rotating the tires to prevent excessive wear and prolong the life of the tires; runners should consider doing the same with their running shoes. NO, not wearing the left shoe on the right foot, but rotating 2 or 3…