Mental Focus and Visualization

Mental Focus and Visualization

There’s a method to my madness, so entertain the thought for a moment or two. First of all, I have a coach, however, my coach does not run or train with me, he provides my workouts and I check in with him each Sunday. I say that because each of you have...

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 – 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 •...

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...