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 […]
