Strap on a weighted vest to boost your running economy
Are you striving to become a faster runner? Maybe you should try strapping on a weighted vest when you warm up! Some new research is showing that by warming up with a weighted vest (similar to how a baseball player will swing a bat with a weighted doughnut before they step up to the plate), […]
Maximize your two-week training
With Stage 1 of the Economical ENDURrace in the books, it’s time to recover and get ready to hammer Stage 2. Here are some sure-fire ways to maximize your training, and ensure you are ready to perform on April 26th! 1. Don’t over train. It will be very difficult make significant fitness gains in a […]
Why your antioxidant supplements might be making you slower
Some popular buzzwords in the world of nutrition in athletics include “antioxidants” and “decreasing inflammation.” These words sound like good things, don’t they? Well, they might be at times, but in just as many other scenarios, they are likely having a detrimental impact on performance. The Basics When we workout, or are exposed to other […]
Toning shoes – Do They Work?
To become a better, faster, fitter athlete, there are some sure-fire ways to succeed. Generally speaking, if you run more, mix in more intensity, do some strength work and maintain consistency, you will improve very predictably. The one downside to these guaranteed methods? They require time and effort. I truly believe that most people are […]
Stretching doesn’t make you less sore
Last month, I wrote an article that took a look at how stretching makes us slower. There were some good follow up questions to that article. I think after reading it, most runners understand how stretching has a detrimental impact on running economy. However, many wondered: Is that enough reason to stop stretching? What about […]
One reason you need to stop stretching
I am going to preface this article by saying I am not anti-stretching. If you know me, have seen me at a H+P practice, or have seen me as a patient, you will know that there are times where I recommend stretching. That being said, this whole idea of “stretching is good” – an idea […]
Why interval training is a must for all runners
We have all heard of interval training before. There is a plethora of combinations and permutations to set up interval workouts with, and each has its advantage depending on what you are training for. That being said, they all involve the same basic concept: run really hard, recover, repeat. If you’ve heard of interval training, […]
Blog project
RunWaterloo has launched an exciting initiative to provide runners with more resources from local experts in KW Region. Topics range from running gear, nutrition and injury prevention. To celebrate the rich running community in KW region, we have a number of blogs that feature our runners – from your questions being answered to a local […]
Conquering exercise associated muscle cramping
Well my running friends, the fall racing season has come and gone. Congratulations on your season of hard work and dedication! Now it is time to recover, start planning the 2014 schedule, and initiate some good-old base training. If you did not reach your target time in 2013, one of the reasons may have been […]
