Without our calf muscles, not only wouldn’t we be able to walk, jump, and run, but we wouldn’t even be able to stand up, as the lack of our calves would make us fall flat on our faces. Our calves are a powerhouse for our running, and how strong and healthy they are, dictates just … Read more
Many runners have been plagued with IT Band syndrome at some point or another during their running careers. If you haven’t, you’re one of the lucky ones, but I’m sure that you’ve at least heard of it. And if you haven’t, you will today. In this guide, we will focus specifically on everything IT band … Read more
Our hamstring muscles are needed for everyday physical activities such as walking, squatting, and climbing stairs. As runners, we need them for various movements for our jogs, runs, and sprints. Keeping them strong and healthy in addition to performing specific hamstring stretches for runners, is key to improving running performance and helping to avoid injury. … Read more
Stretching! This term is not often music to runners’ ears. Most of us dread stretching and tend to skip it altogether. However, according to most training methods, it is essential as part of an integrated training program. In addition to your run, whether it be an interval workout, hill repeat, recovery, or long run, stretching … Read more
Hip flexors are muscles located in the thighs and are responsible for the movement of the lower body. They help us kick, bend, jump, walk, and of course, run! They also help stabilize our spine and pelvis along with our core and other muscles. Our hip flexors can give us trouble from either using them … Read more
Tight hamstrings? You’re in the right place. For most of us, tight hamstrings aren’t a life sentence. By incorporating certain lifestyle changes along with some yoga hamstring stretches, you’ll be on the right path to supple hamstrings. In this article we are going to cover: What the hamstrings are How to know if your hamsrtrings are … Read more