Tag: running tip
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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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Running Strong for Decades
Written by Jonathan Meltzer People are often shocked when I tell them I’ve been running for 47 years, whether that’s because I don’t look my age or have simply been running that long without any serious injuries. I credit my youthful appearance and good health to some good genes, but primarily a lifetime of running. …
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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…
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Preventing Falls
Written by Dr. Connor Ryan PT DPT CSCS PRC What can we do to help prevent from falling when we trip? Whether it’s a curb or a pothole or a root on a trail run we inevitably run into the obstacle that can lead to a fall and is there anything we can do to…
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No Strider left behind
Written by Donna Macauley No Strider Left Behind When you see “No Strider Left Behind” in a run description, what does that mean exactly? It means that the Highland City Striders is a club that includes everyone. It means that you can join us and if you run at a slower pace, you won’t run…
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52 Years and Approximately 110,000 Miles
Written By Steve Jackson That’s how long I’ve been running and a good estimate of the miles covered. That’s a lot of years, some wear & tear, and occasional tears along the way. So much of the advice I give out comes from the experience I’ve gained over the time and miles; a good deal…
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Running and Body Image
Written by Alson Comeau, MPH, RDN, LDN and owner of Nourish by Aly Today’s tip is about running and body image! As athletes/runners we can sometimes get caught up in having that “perfect physique” or “runners body.” Here’s the thing – no such “body” exists! To have a runners oft we need 2 things; a…
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Community is good for you (and your goals), but you already know that!
Written by Lacey Liebert, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Is running a team sport? In some ways, running is a very individual activity and pursuit. You can run almost anywhere, at almost any time. Unless you’re handing off a baton, or trying for the title of biggest team at a local race, all you need is…
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Running with Mindfulness
Written by Dallin Glenn I am frequently asked about why I run in sandals or barefoot. If you’re interested in sandals or other minimalist shoes, I definitely agree with Becky’s recommendation (https://highlandcitystriders.org/2024/07/30/how-to-start-running-barefoot/) that you learn the running mechanics barefoot first, and then if you need the protection transition slowly into minimalist shoes. I’ve told many…
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Run Tips for Everyone
Written by Caitlyn Ashton This TT contains tips related to engaging with running outside of formal training plans: – Return to running after time off – Leveling up/adding challenge to training if plateaued – Finding motivation if lacking The most special thing about this community is that we have folks of all walks of life,…
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My Favorite Strava Features
Written by Jen WrightGood day Striders! This is Jen Wright here with my first and only Tip Tuesday! As many of you know I am a novicerunner who joined the running club in October 2023. This has been my first and only experiencewith a running club or attempting to improve my running performance. It has…
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The Last Hill
Written by Dave Kittredge Even before joining the Highland City Striders in 2010, the Mount Washington Road Race was on my running bucket list. For those keeping score, other bucket items included running the Boston marathon, an international marathon and the Big Sur marathon in CA (still open). The thought of running up a mountain…