Tag: exercise
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Guide to Pool Running for Run Training-A Fun Alternative
Let’s be honest: when most runners hear the phrase “pool running,” they immediately picture floating around in a flowery swim cap next to a water aerobics class moving at half-speed. It doesn’t exactly scream high-performance race preparation. But as any coach who has logged decades of road races, track workouts, and multi-hour triathlon builds will tell…
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Why Coaching is Key to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because people are weak or unmotivated. They fail because people try to change without a system and without accountability.
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Two Sports, One Season: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Cross country + soccer is the most common in-season double for Pennsylvania high schoolers. It’s tempting: more playing time, more fitness, more fun. But does the endurance engine of cross country really pair with the speed-and-sprint metabolism of soccer—and at what cost? Because this is a very sensitive topic, I included many sources in this…
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5 Ways High School(and all) Runners Can Get Injured While Training in the Summer (And How to Avoid Them)
Summer is the perfect time for high school runners to build their base for the fall cross country season. With school out and the days long, it is an excellent opportunity to log some serious miles. However, with this training come certain risks. Injuries can derail even the most promising seasons if runners aren’t careful.…
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