2017 APR 29 – Workout

Hey Balanced Runners – Well, sad to say this, but feels like summer time weather is here. Tomorrow’s start looks like it will be hot and humid – so bring water and dress accordingly. You’ll also want to bring a mat if you don’t want to do the strength session on the...

Feeling Sluggish?

Feeling Sluggish?  First, your body is getting adjusted to training.  Second, Stress of any kind is still stress. During this training period, your heart rate can rise due to an increase in heat and/or humidity, especially if your body has not fully acclimated to our...

Shin Splints: Causes & Solutions

Several athletes had questions regarding “shin splints”: Shin splints may be caused from various items: Shoes, are you running in the correct shoes? Are you over-training? Foot exercises help with stretching out the shin area, try “writing the alphabet with your feet”...

2017 APR 22 – Speed Workout

1. 10:00 easy run 2. Skill work 2 x 40 yds 2 x 40m – Skip / “jog” / stride / walk – A – Skip / “jog” / stride / walk – B – Skip (Skip Kicks) / “jog” / stride / walk – Butt Kicks / “jog” / stride / walk – Carioca (Grapevine) / “jog” /...

2017 APR 22 – BR Workout

Hey Balanced Runners – Looks like tomorrow morning is going to be a little warm – so bring water and dress accordingly. You’ll also want to bring a mat if you don’t want to do the strength session on the ground. See you “Bright & Ugly!” Warm-Up: • ROM routine •...