2017 APR 15 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners – I’m BAAAAACK! Sorry I was a “no-show” last week, Mother Nature and air travel just did not allow me to make it back in time. I’m sure you’re aware that this week is a holiday weekend (Easter) and Saturday’s practice is going to be low key. That...
NSAIDs
Several questions have come my way asking about issues with aches, pains, either with headaches and/or cramps; much of the time is associated with dehydration, please ensure you’re replenishing your fluids before, during and after your training. I’m always hesitant to...
Pain vs. Soreness
Unfortunately there is no April Fools joke when it comes to pain or soreness. Your muscles have an abundant blood supply which also regenerate and respond faster to the overload of exercise you are putting your body through. The object of exercise should be to...
Running through pollen & asthma, etc…
Hello our fellow athletes, Well it's that time again, the winds of change and seasons of running. we've received several questions regarding Running with allergies and pollen. First and foremost if you have severe allergies you’ll want to get clearance from your...
2017 APR 01 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners – Greetings from our Nation’s Capital. Sorry I will not physically be there at practice, but hopefully this workout will remind you that I’m there in spirit 🙂 Warm-Up: • ROM routine • Warm-up exercises (walking lunges, walking high kicks) Drills:...
2017 MAR 18 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners – Wanna run in the rain? Good, we might get our wish 🙂 Tomorrow wraps up our first week of 5k training. Our plan is as follows: Warm-Up: • ROM routine • Warm-up exercises (walking lunges, walking high kicks) Drills: • High Knees • Butt Kicks •...
Supplements
How often have you heard someone ask you or perhaps say: I want to take a supplement to lose weight? I want to get faster so I need a supplement to help me? I can't even begin to tell you the amount of marketing business surrounding the wraps, supplements, etc....
Workout – 03 MAR 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Well, looks like winter wants to join our last rehab/prehab workout – dress accordingly. Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Here is what is on deck for tomorrow: Warm-up: • Range of Motion routine •...
Workout – 25 FEB 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Great looking morning tomorrow – and the second to last rehab/prehap workout for the Winter session. Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Here is what is on deck for tomorrow: Warm-up: • Range of...
Work0ut – 18 FEB 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Rain or Shine – we run on time :). Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Here is what is on deck for tomorrow: Warm-up: • Range of Motion routine • Warm-up exercises: 3 x [10 squats | 10 push-ups | 10...
Special Event: March 10, 2017, Dr. Mel Pender
Balanced Running is proud to present special guest speaker, 2-time Olympian and Military Veteran, Dr. Mel Pender. Please RSVP on our Facebook Event page Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation 2753 Watts...
Workout – 11 FEB 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Hey warm weather fans, looks like you’ll have your wish tomorrow – mid-40’s for practice, but no sun in the forecast. Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Here is what is on deck for tomorrow: Warm-up:...
Benefits of Volunteering & Cross Training
Our coaches volunteer week after week to be there to help you discover your untapped possibilities you have as an athlete. One of the benefits of volunteering is our health, did you know that research demonstrates volunteering leads to better health and that older...
Workout – 04 FEB 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Looks like we are going to have another nice sunny morning for practice. Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Here is what is on deck for tomorrow: Warm-up: • Range of Motion routine • Warm-up...
Weekly Planning – What to do?
Hey Balanced Runners, Several athletes have asked about training during the week. We have the Saturday morning group and the Thursday Dawn Patrol/Track Practice sessions, but what else should we be doing? This is the perfect time of year to establish your training...
Growing Older and Wiser
First and foremost, what a fantastic workout we had on Saturday. Several athletes stated several comments: "reached a new passion for fitness" and "found my love for running once again". Second, as years go by, we get a little wiser, (or so I like to believe -- lol)...
Workout – 28 JAN 2017
Hi Balanced Runners – Looks like we will have a nice sunny morning for our group workout tomorrow. I don’t know how wet the ground will be, so please bring a mat, we will spend some time on the deck. Below is what is planned for tomorrow: Warm-up: • Range of Motion...
26 JAN 2017 – Track Practice
Hey Balanced Runners – Sorry that a coach is not able to meet you at the track tonight. Here is a workout that will make you feel as if we are there • Warm-up routine • 3 x (10L/10R lunges, 10 push-ups, 10 v-ups) • 1 mile (4 laps) easy • 5 x (200m mod / 100 easy) –...
Workout – 21 January 2017
Hey Balanced Runners! What a morning…too bad Mother Nature brought an early storm to us. We had a great start to our workout and finished most of it. If you want to relive the experience (today’s training, not the storm) here is the plan: Warm-up • Range of Motion...
Date Bite Recipe
Dates: are a great source of magnesium, they contain calcium, iron, potassium and great for muscle development. Dates also offer a healthy balance for bone development due to the amounts of minerals that are found in them. Date Bites: (this is what we had at practice)...