When it comes to running-related knee injuries, the first thing most people think of is an ACL tear. That’s not the only thing that can go wrong with your knee while you run, though.
Medial-collateral ligament (MCL) tears are also common among runners and other athletes.
Like an ACL tear, and...
Incredible achievement on completing your marathon or running event! As you approach the finish line, it's time to redirect your attention towards the crucial phase of recovery. Here's a unique three-stage approach to ensure your successful post-race recuperation:
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among American adults today -- in fact, doctors estimate it will affect 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives -- and runners are not exempt.
Whether you’re a devout marathon runner or a weekend jogger, if you...
4 Key Middle Distance Workouts from Aussie Elites
ATHLETE: Tom Fawthorpe
Coach: Andrew “Jack” Russell
PB's: 1500m 3:41.49, Mile 4:01.9, 3000m 8:03.12
Key Workouts
6x3min with 1-minute recovery
This is probably the hardest session I do and that’s why I enjoy it. No matter what shape I’m in I always find this session to be very tough. I...
Running & depression
By Steve Magness from 'The Science of Running'
http://www.scienceofrunning.com/
In high school, my coach would often laugh at the duration of my post-season breaks. It normally would constitute a day or two and then back to the mileage grind. In college, things didn’t change much as I became notorious...
MATT FITZGERALD – Runner’s Tribe
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It?
Among the benefits of travelling internationally is that it gives you a different perspective on your own country. For example, in 2015...
Two and a half decades ago, a defining study in 1997 involving 236 age-group swimmers introduced us to the concept of athlete burnout. It unveiled a mental health disorder characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, dwindling achievements, and a fading passion for the sport. These symptoms align remarkably well with the definition of occupational burnout. These dimensions can affect athletes to varying degrees.
Incorporating cycling training into your routine can improve your running performance, according to research cited in the Journal of Conditioning and Research. The number of people turning to running as a regular form of exercise and activity has gradually risen over the last decade. In Australia, over 4.9 million or 25...
MATT FITZGERALD – Runner’s Tribe
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It?
The body is smart. When you increase your habitual activity level, your body consumes more energy and therefore requires more energy input...
As a busy person with training goals to achieve, you want to make every minute count. The key to achieving your goals lies in optimizing your training and avoiding injury and burnout. As a coach with experience training Olympians, national and world record holders, and national and NCAA champions, I can help you achieve success in your sport.
