Tag: running tip
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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…
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Results are posted!
Written by Steve Jackson Over the last month over 40 Highland City Striders have run numerous marathons and half-marathons that they focused their training on since the first of the year. Many of them achieved their goals, they ran PR’s, they completed distances they had never done before, they experienced the high of accomplishment. At…
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Running in the Rain
Written by Judy Proteau We all know that you can’t choose your weather on race day and with the last two weekends being full of rainy weather I thought it would be helpful to contribute some spring rain running tips. Let’s start with the head and work downwards: Gear: Brimmed hat- to protect your eyes…
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Glute Activation
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness, Hudson MA
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The conundrum of GLUTES
Written by Connor Ryan PT, DPT, CSCS, PRC As a physical therapist one there are a few common injuries I tend to help people work through. My approach will almost always involve you retraining your brain to use your “glutes” in order to be more efficient and remove undue stress to the areas you are…
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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…