Here is an exercise that will help you develop the muscles of your gluteus as well as the muscles in your abdomen. Strength in your gluteus and abdomen contribute to strong running. Start by lying on your back, knees up and feet flat on the floor. Then lift your hips and squeeze your gluteus muscles as …
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Are you ready for training (and possibly racing) during the warmer months? I hope so, but if you’re not feeling ready, here are some things you can do now to help prepare you for more activity, and possibly racing, over the summer months.
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Here is an exercise that will help you develop the muscles of your posterior including your gluteus, hamstring, lower and upper back as well as your arms. Many runners neglect developing the muscles of their backsides which doesn’t allow them to become the best runner they could be. The Russian Hamstring exercise is an exercise …
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Here is an advanced exercise that is excellent for building strength in the muscles of gluteus, quadriceps and hamstrings while increasing the range of motion in your Achilles.
To perform the single leg runner squat, hold your arms at a 45 degree angle (running arms) and coordinate your arm motion with your leg motion. So, …
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Yoga for Athletes is happening every Monday night at 7:00 PM at Sacred Rivers Yoga, led by our friend Pamela Besteman. Classes last one hour.
Special offer for Glastonbury River Runners: $50 for five sessions.
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Here is a challenging exercise that will strengthen the muscles of your abdomen while stretching and lengthening the muscles of the hamstring and lower back.
To perform the V-Sit:
Start by lying on your back. Slowly raise your legs and your upper body at the same time. Your arms and hands will reach for your …
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By Nathan Cropper
Here is a stretch that is invaluable for runners. It is called the lunge stretch. This stretch is simple, yet effective and you may find it challenging. This stretch will help you add flexibility and mobility to your front hip flexors and the muscles of the quadriceps.
Start from a kneeling position …
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Here is an exercise that is as challenging as it is simple. It is called the Donkey Whip. Donkey Whips will help you develop your hip mobility, glute strength and low back stability.
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By Erik Emanuele
I have been asked to answer some simple questions from beginners and longtime runners about “fuel” while we run or train. This for some however may not be so simple. For those of us who have struggled with lack of energy to finish strong, cramping, dietary issues, digestion or stomach sensitivities or …
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By Nathan Cropper
As many of us increase our mileage during the summer preparing for our goal race, it is important to continue to take time to stretch. One stretch that’s important to do after a run is the Kneeling Hip Flexor stretch.
To begin, kneel with one leg in front of the other, so …
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By Ray Long, with nutrition advice from coach Kelli Montgomery
Triathlon is comprised of three sports – swimming, biking and running. There is, however, an often overlooked and underappreciated FOURTH activity in our sport: Nutrition!
For those of us racing longer triathlons – 70.3 half-ironman and ironman distances – nutrition plays a critical role in …
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By Art Byram
Here are some basic guidelines for conducting a safe track workout:
Always run in a counterclockwise direction. Think of the track as your local highway: The fastest lane is to the left. Lane numbering starts at the innermost lane and goes up to 8 or 9 lanes. Lanes 1 and 2 are …
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