by Tina Klein | Jun 22, 2020 | Advice
Science always fascinates me, during college, I took several biology classes as electives (for the fun of it), as an athlete, I wanted to understand how our bodies worked and functioned. What amazed me is that our large intestine is about 5 feet long, roughly weighing...
by Tina Klein | May 19, 2020 | Advice
How many miles have you logged in your current running shoes? If you’ve been tracking your mileage with your technical devices, then chances are you’ll have a rough idea how many miles you have on your shoes (assuming you’ve been wearing the same...
by Tina Klein | May 5, 2020 | Advice
With the global pandemic, many of us are now working from home in makeshift chairs and desks. Hunching over your laptop on your improvised ‘desk’ all day can make your hips tight and uncomfortable. Did you know that the psoas are major flexors, and affect...
by Tina Klein | Apr 28, 2020 | Advice
Does running increase or decrease my immunity to COVID-19?We’ve had quite a few COVID-19 related questions about running outdoors and the effect on our immune systems. In this email, we will review a few studies from certified health professionals on this topic...
by Tina Klein | Mar 10, 2020 | Advice
With the extensive media coverage of Coronavirus aka COVID-19, we here at Balanced Running are following the guidance issued by the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO). Common questions about COVID-19 when it comes to our running health:...
by Tina Klein | Mar 3, 2020 | Advice
If you’ve ever been injured (and many of you can relate), it may take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to recover from your injury (generally speaking). Did you know that running with poor form (bio-mechanics) or lack of proper training can increase your...