TIPS For The “Roadie” Who Wants To Hit The Trail More (And Not Get Hurt Doing It!)

TIPS For The “Roadie” Who Wants To Hit The Trail More (And Not Get Hurt Doing It!)

by | Jan 13, 2015 | Authentic Movement, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Running Injury

If you are one of the many runners or triathletes who routinely run on the roads because the trail isn’t comfortable or intimidates you, or is a place you tend to get hurt or frustrated, read on. I used to feel that way too! First, anyone who routinely reads our blog...
Minimum Standards: Can You Hit “X” Of Something To Ensure “Y” Result?

Minimum Standards: Can You Hit “X” Of Something To Ensure “Y” Result?

by | Nov 14, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Injury, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Run Form, Running, Running Injury

Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. On the heels of our “Team Pursuit” Re-Set Camp this past weekend, a team member emailed me and asked about some proclamations I had apparently made with regard to minimum standards, that you, as an athlete, ought to be shooting for prior to...

Four TIPS For The Aging Endurance Athlete (Hint: Yes, You Can Still Keep Playing!)

by | Sep 25, 2014 | Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Mobility, Mountain Biking, Musings from Coach Al, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Stability

Today, more than ever, athletes are performing at a high level well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond! How are they doing it? How do I (a nearly 60 year-old endurance athlete/coach with 40+ years of training and racing in the legs) maintain the ability to keep...

Runners: Are You Injured? Here’s the Secret Solution You Need!

by | Aug 14, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Ironman, Musings from Coach Al, Recovery, Run Form, Running, Running Injury, Triathlon, ultrarunning

And what IS that secret solution? (Drum Roll Please………) The “secret solution” is THE TRUTH…. …..which is something you probably don’t want to hear. I get it. Listen up: if you’re injured, you’ve got a real problem. No, it isn’t life or death…..but because you love to...