#TrainSmarterNotHarder #RunEasy #TrainingPhilosophy #InjuryPrevention Last week we talked a bit about why easy running is important. But how do you actually do it? What exactly do we have to do to get what benefits? There’s really two types of easy running which are used for two different purposes. Developmental workouts and recovery runs. How we approach each type is based on what we’re actually trying to accomplish with those workouts. Cardiovascular and Metabolic Developme

#TrainSmarterNotHarder #Technique #InjuryPrevention I frequently get asked to take a look at someone’s form or technique. Don’t get me wrong, I’m more than happy to spend a couple of minutes giving anyone pointers that will help them stay injury free or prevent a re-occurrence of an injury. And sometimes these are even folks that know what good form is supposed to look like. And that’s a good thing. These people are smart. Even if we know what good mechanics look like, we oft

#TrainingPhilosophy #InjuryPrevention #TrainSmarterNotHarder #Running #Triathlon #Progression #MilesMatter Note: This post assumes that you’ve been training. If you’re just starting out then it’s impossible to not increase your intensity and volume at the same time. This is why it’s extra important to be cautious when starting an exercise program. Listen to your body, know that the first couple of weeks are going to be a little rough, and don’t be afraid to pull the plug on a

#TrainSmarterNotHarder #ROM #FunctionalFitness #InjuryPrevention We all know we’re supposed to stretch. Some of us even do it from time to time. But are we stretching right? There is more than one way to stretch. Most of us grew up doing static stretching – the stretch that you hold without moving for 10-60+ seconds. But there are A LOT of ways to “stretch”. And just like how running at different effort levels induces different physiological changes in our bodies, different t