Tag: running

  • Running with your Dog, Winter Edition

    Running with your Dog, Winter Edition

    Written by Scott M. Johnson Well, winter is in full effect. Cold temps, artic wind chill, ice and snow, and so much salt to treat the roads. Howard has been absent from the runs lately due to all these conditions, and that saddens the pres. Since we don’t want that, here are some winter pictures…

  • Running during the Cold and Flu Season

    Running during the Cold and Flu Season

    Written By Caitlyn Bintz Ashton It’s cold and flu season— how to determine if it’s okay to run?! TLDR: general rule of thumb, if symptoms are mild and above your shoulders it’s okay, but take it easy. Anything below your shoulders (AKA in your lungs or bad GI symptoms)… TAKE A CHILL PILL!! You have…

  • Conscious breathing for Runners

    Conscious breathing for Runners

    Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness, Hudson MA There aspects of the yoga practice — not related to stretching — that can be very beneficial to runners. Specifically the breathing! If you are taking time off from training for races this…

  • 3 Moves Vital for your Cross Training

    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…

  • Thankful for Running

    Thankful for Running

    Written by Judy Proteau

  • The Chill Approach to an Ultra

    The Chill Approach to an Ultra

    Written by Donna Macauley The chill approach to doing an ultra! When I think of ultras, I think of grueling mountainous terrain where you have to carry ALL your resources with you, follow remote trails by yourself and plot out extensive plans for your pacers and hope that you actually find them. That sounds like…

  • Running in the Dark

    Running in the Dark

    Written by Michael Lepore Tip Tuesday – Running in the Dark It’s getting to be that time of year again!  It’s a bit colder – and running feels great again!  We’ve already talked about how to make sure you dress to stay warm, but we didn’t talk about the other challenge that Fall and Winter…

  • Great Trails to Run on

    Great Trails to Run on

    Written by Laura Ziton Greetings, Striders! I’m Laura, a trail running enthusiast, here to share tips on three of my favorite local trails—two in Northborough and one in Marlborough. Each trail is unique, and I love them all! Special thanks to all the people who made these places possible. Before hitting the trails, here are…

  • Build and Execute a Race Plan

    Build and Execute a Race Plan

    Written by Caitlyn Bintz Ashton While some have already executed fall races, many of you still have goal races for the fall coming up or will be starting to plan for Turkey trots/December races. NOTE: A lot of this can be practiced during training as a part of big workouts/long runs! See the images below…

  • Hip Stretching Technique

    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…

  • Destination Racing, Part 3

    Destination Racing, Part 3

    Written by Beth Dougherty Destination Racing Tip #3: The Road Less Traveled For those of you who are curious about racing or running in faraway or remote places, this Tip Tuesday is for you! I’ve gathered a few tips here but also am happy to talk about travel anytime! Traveling internationally for a race adds…

  • Striders answer “What’s your favorite race?”

    Striders answer “What’s your favorite race?”

    Compiled by Judy Proteau