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Class in session! Upcoming Talks for Runners, Coaches, and Clinicians
One of my favorite things is teaching. Sure I like the human body and what its capable of, but more importantly, I like the challenge of trying to teach average-Joe runner, their college coach, and...
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More free books on the east coast, from Two Rivers Treads
The good folks at Two Rivers Treads are stepping up to help you this holiday season, with a free copy of my book, Anatomy for Runners. So if you need a pair of shoes, why not help those who are making...
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Runner’s World likes Anatomy for Runners…. now on Kindle
Call me a retro grouch. I got my first cell phone (kicking and screaming) in 2011. And I like having a book in hand to fold pages, highlight, and scribble. But I’m not the majority. People have been...
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Looking ahead to 2013
So it’s the New Year. As a reader, you’ve seen every blog out there flaunt their “top posts for 2012!” Well, since there are less than 50 posts on this blog, making a “top 10 posts” post is a little...
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Reminder: webinar on running form, mobility, and strength -Feb 26th!
Hey gang – Just got back from speaking at a great USATF Level 3 conference in Costa Mesa, CA, this weekend. I’ll have some highlights to post from that event later on. But for today, I wanted to send...
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Podcast with Jay Dicharry: A discussion with Healthynomics
I did an audio podcast with Mark Kennedy of Healthnomics.com yesterday. Check out the link, and you’ll get to hear some great discussion on runners as athletes, running form, and footwear. You can even...
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UVA Running Medicine 2013: a recap
What happens when you get 220+ clinicians in the room and talk about running? It was a beautiful day. About 55 degrees and sunny. The remnants of the 10+ in snowstorm on the ground helped dampen the...
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Why does your achilles hurt, and how to fix it
I was contacted by Jason Fitzgerald at StrengthRunning.com to help clear up a lot of the mystery behind achilles issues. Even though this injury can be a major complicator for your training, the...
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Coffee Talk: TrailRunner Nation Podcast
Coffee Talk: TrailRunner Nation Podcast The guys at Trail Runner Nation podcast gave me a call, and asked a few questions. If you’d like to hear some inside scoop on what you can do to keep healthy and...
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TONIGHT: Beyond Pink: Strong Women, Strong Athlete
There’s no “one look” for every woman, and no “one body” for every athlete Ladies – tonight its all about you! Sports Illustrated ran a photo series years ago that is one of the most powerful...
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Linsey Corbin’s Lucky 13: kudos from the field
I work with many athletes – and to be honest, I get just as much personal satisfaction seeing a person complete their first 10K as I do helping an elite earn a spot on the podium. I’m always humbled...
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Island Power: a case study in athlete development for Ironman World...
“Hello- this is Jay can I help you?” After a short sigh, I get a panicked summary of the past several months. A constant battle with shin splints and stress fractures. Not able to run. Rest isn’t...
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Want to run better? Join us for the Health Running Course in Carmel, California
Calling all Doc’s, therapists, and trainers (and yes you super guru runners)! Join your’s truly and Robert Gillanders on October 18th and 19th in beautiful Carmel, California for an amazing installment...
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Neuromuscular control: why is it important for runners, and 3 easy ways to...
Efficient movement is one that allows you to activate your muscles as fast as possible. Why? Because running demands some pretty quick contact times (between .08 – .3 seconds every stride). If you can...
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Coffee talk with Endurance Planet
If you are tired of listening to the same old tunes during your workout, check out this podcast I did with Endurance Planet. We get into some gritty content here. Basically, the idea that you don’t...
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Day 3: Top 5 gifts for Endurance Athletes
OK gang – let’s say that you are an athlete who has to stand on one leg at some point in your sport. This could be running straight ahead, cutting laterally on the soccer field, jumping up for a...
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Day 4: Top 5 Gifts for Endurance Athletes
Ouch! your foot hurts. Too much. Too much to exercise. Too much to stand on it even. A lot of us let our plantar fascia and metatarsal (foot bones) pain get really bad before we actually listen to our...
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