Tag: Strength training

  • Obstacle Course Racing for Runners

    Obstacle Course Racing for Runners

    Written by Vincent Hughes and Brandon Hey Today’s Tuesday Tip is about Obstacle Course Racing – Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage Races, etc. are all races that involve a combination of running between various obstacles and then completing the obstacle. The obstacle can be anything from a rope wall, rope net climb over, a barbed wire…

  • Strength Training for Runners

    Strength Training for Runners

    Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. I was recently asked about my thoughts on strength training for runners and my response in a single word: YES!!  Strength training provides us with numerous benefits that go so far beyond running so I will do…