Tag: runners

Ethiopian Runners are awesome.  Runners World tells us why.

Ethiopian Runners are awesome.  Runners World tells us why. What does it take to be a great runner?  Training, genetics, lifestyle, a combination of all of these? We all have noticed that Kenyans are great marathoners and usually win the NY Marathon but Ethiopians are also known for their ability to win marathons at the Olympics and internationally as well. Runner World recently published an article discussing why they are fantastic.   It begins with their training altitude but gets better from there.  Check the article out below Why are Ethiopian endurance runners so successful? RW contributor David Smyth travels to Read More »

Running stride and efficiency; A new study suggests your coach may get this wrong. 

Running stride and efficiency; A new study suggests your coach may get this wrong.  If you are a runner who is trying to improve their running stride and efficiency, you have likely read many articles regarding mid foot stride, stride length, and what certain coaches may have recommended to people they train. What makes a great runner vs. a good runner vs. someone who seems to be working just as hard and runs so much slower maybe how they use their body.  Some runners may have an awful looking running gait but may be highly efficient in how they run.  Read More »

Running is often mind over the body when training for an event. Runners World Magazine gets some psychological tips from Sean McCann.

Running is often mind over the body when training for an event. Runners World Magazine gets some psychological tips from Sean McCann. Imagine what it takes to win a race, especially at the professional or Olympic level.  Imagine the level of mental toughness that is required while running to push your body to new levels of extreme exertion while you train.  Then imagine a pandemic who leaves athletes wondering how to train and when their next event will be held. This is what sports psychologists help athletes deal with. The U.S. Sports Psychologist for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Read More »

Foam rolling for runners is supported by research and Runners World, but are we doing it correctly?

Foam rolling for runners is supported by research and Runners World, but are we doing it correctly? Runners World recently published an article in the best way to perform foam rolling for runners. Research has been showing foam rolling is effective prior to a run and improves performance as well as recovery from a run. From a chiropractic point of view, foam rolling which is essentially self-myofascial release is effective because tight fascia reduces flexibility, affects movement firing patterns, and can either enhance or adversely affect how you run.   On the other hand, so can body mechanics, running habits, the Read More »

Running With Runners Knee: Symptoms, Exercises, & Treatment

Running With Runners Knee: Symptoms, Exercises, & Treatment Running injuries affect about half of all runners annually. But runners’ knee is different. Runners’ knee isn’t just for runners. Anyone can suffer from it. What is the runner’s knee? It is a broad term that can be used to describe pain from several possible knee problems. Also, runners’ knee may be referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome by a physician or sports rehabilitation specialist. There are numerous causes for this particular injury: Overuse – High-stress exercises, such as lunges or plyometric training, can inflammation of tissues in and around your kneecap. A Read More »