Running drills prepare and improve the body for running in many different ways, not limited to: 1) Warms key muscles, increases heart rate, opens capillaries 2) Improves reaction time off the ground 3) Mirrors running motion 4) Provides an active stretch I thoroughly enjoy the build-up to running, moving from leg swings, to drills, to […]

This fall, after a several months of mostly open water swimming (ended by Sandy), I got back into running and my barefoot treadmill workouts. I really like these because I can vary pace and incline, and no matter how steep the climb, there’s no downhill. J I also wanted to include a basic plyometrics routine […]

BAREFOOT RUNNING This is for athletes who have questions about how to TRANSITION to barefoot running. It’s perfect for those who want a CONSERVATIVE approach designed from the start to LIMIT INJURIES. Running in bare feet or minimalist footwear feels very different to the body and should not be taken lightly. There are no shortcuts. […]

It takes planning and experimentation to master fueling during exercise. The guideline below will give you some ideas on where to start. There are an almost endless number of options for what you can eat or drink – my recommendation is to start simple and start early, in the 0ff-season, six to nine months before […]