Tag: recovery
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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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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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3 Moves Vital for your Cross Training
Tip Tuesday Written by Connor Ryan PT, DPT, CSCS, PRC When it comes to running, everyone knows the importance of cross training to support our physical capacity and ability to stay consistently on the road/trails. We all know because we all have stories about what happens when we neglect our cross training… Here are 3…
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Wrapping up a year of running (or not)
Written by Lacey Liebert, LMHC As we head into “the most wonderful time of the year” here is your friendly reminder that it’s okay to not feel “merry and bright.” Despite the not-so-subtle messaging about how we *should* feel around this time of year, our lived experiences are much more complicated. For the purpose of…
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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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Electrolytes and Running
Written by Aly Comeau, MPH, RDN, LDN: Electrolytes & running!! It’s been quite hot recently for us runners! With extra heat comes extra sweating – putting runners at risk for electrolyte losses! Check the slides below for some more information on electrolyte supplementing for runners!
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Heat Training
Written by Caitlyn Ashton #tiptuesday – summer is here! Some great hot weather tips have already been given, but adding 2 more principles for successful running all summer long! 𝑻𝑶𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑺: chafing prevention, proper hydration 𝑻𝑳𝑫𝑹: To help prevent chafing (which will occur more often in wet conditions- i.e. heavy sweating, rain/humidity), the easiest technique is…
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Training Cycles
Written By Caitlyn Bintz Ashton #tiptuesday – my training cycle is over… now what?!? 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 Many of you recently ran or are about to complete a goal half marathon/marathon this spring. The number one training principle to focus on immediately following a long training cycle is REST. Some guidelines for how long to rest following…
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Restorative Leg Recovery
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness. How many of you actually take the time to practice slow, restorative recovery from your runs? If you haven’t experienced legs-up-the-wall, maybe it’s time! Check out my very amateur video! If you are looking for…
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Racing Seasons
Written by Steve Jackson New Year’s Freezer Five, Have a Heart 5 Miler, Guinness 5K, Boston Tune-up 15K, Mother’s Day 10K, Father’s Day 5K, Four on the Fourth, Falmouth Road Race, Canal Diggers, Baystate Half Marathon, Turkey Trot, Jingle Bell 5K, New Year’s Freezer Five, etc. How long is the running/racing season? Does it ever…