Tag: running tip
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Dealing with Disappointment
Written by Lacey Liebert, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Today’s Topic: “After months of preparation and training, I did not achieve my goal. How do I deal with the disappointment?” Before I jump in, I want to acknowledge that every person’s situation is unique. If you want to deep dive into your experience of race day…
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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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Balancing fitness and life
Written by Kara Manzelli Welcome to Back to School season! As a teacher and a mother of school age kids, this is always my busiest time of year. Kids schedules change, sports and afterschool activities begin, there’s school open house night and homework to help with, and all of the driving around! My care free…
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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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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…