A Successful Running Streak
What qualifies as a running streak, you ask? Running as little as a mile or more in a string of endless days. Some runners complete a streak for the challenge; some because it’s a disciplined habit; and some do it because they simply love running—every day.
Who’s Afraid of Physical Therapy?
Does this scenario sound vaguely familiar?
Running Through Tough Times
Getting out for your next training run might not be high on the list of concerns right now with the current crisis, but it just might be the one thing that keeps you sane and brings some balance back into your life. With runners facing canceled races, closed gyms, social-distancing eliminating group runs, how do you stay motivated, positive, and keep training during these challenges? Here are some suggestions to help keep you running and safe.
Transitioning from Road to Trail
Road running consists of running through suburbs, cities, parks and paths that have two things in common: asphalt and concrete. Nearly all of my training and races involve road running; however, recently I’ve gotten in touch with nature and headed out onto the trails. Trail running is the opposite of road running: it consists of dirt, gravel, pine needles, rocks, roots, and even water.
The Dry Needling Experience
Every runner might find themselves one time or another facing an injury. If so, you’re in good hands with a physical therapist who has many interventions at their disposal to treat them. One of the more recent additions to the PT’s ‘toolbox’ is dry needling therapy. During my marathon training last year, I found myself becoming a patient.