Tag: run pain free

Best First Hamstring Strain Exercise

Think you strained your hamstring? Now what? What is the best first thing to do? Introducing: The Extender It’s my favorite first exercise to give to patient’s who’ve just strained their…
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How to Run Faster

You run and run and run But it never seems to feel easier running faster than your normal pace. You’re always at X:XX min/mile and that’s just where you always…
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Jump Rope to Stop Heel Striking

You may think jumping rope is only reserved for children or boxing movie montages But jumping rope is actually a great way to practice transitioning AWAY from being a HEEL…
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Does Foam Rolling the ITB do Anything?

If you’ve ever tried foam rolling your iliotibial band (IT Band), you’ve probably learned that it hurts like hell And maybe you’ve even heard that foam rolling the ITB doesn’t…
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Finding Happiness Through Endurance Sports

Finding FlowHave you heard of the concept of flow? In the book Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the author talks about “the psychology of optimal experience“ In MY reading of the book and understanding of the…
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Easy Fix for IT Band Syndrome

Fix IT Band PainMaybe you or someone you know has pain that either:– Goes down the side of the leg– Is concentrated on the outside of the knee and above the…
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How to Warm Up During the Winter

Winter Warm Up Guide Winter is upon us. For most of you reading this, that doesn’t stop you from venturing outside for a workout. But battling the cold goes beyond…
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