by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jan 3, 2021 | Core Stability and Strength, Injury, Ironman, Marathon Training, Mobility, Musings on Training, Running, Running Injury, Triathlon
 2020 was one heck of a difficult year on so many levels. For triathletes that like to race, it’s been very challenging as most of the races that were supposed to happen, didn’t. Those lost races are making 2021 an important year for so many – the chance to get...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 20, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability
I love the analogy of building a wall when it comes to how we should build our fitness, don’t you? In some important ways, our body is a lot like a house… If you’re going to age gracefully and remain durable as you prepare for your races this coming season, you’d...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 2, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Masters Athletes, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training
If there’s one thing that came through loud and clear from a survey I sent out a few weeks ago to the athletes on our email list, it’s that a lot of runners and triathletes are worried about losing fitness and their ability to “play” as they get older. They’re...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 26, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability
I hope your Tuesday has started off great! I sent out an note to our email friends last week that included a reference to a fun Will Smith video. In the email, I shared my SSQ and how important it is to review this past season before moving on to the upcoming...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 6, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Run Form, Running
When asked what he thought was man’s greatest invention, Albert Einstein didn’t reply the wheel, the lever, or for that matter, anything else you might expect, he replied, “compound interest.†Do you remember when you first learned about this seemingly magical way...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 4, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Injury, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Run Form, Running, Running Injury
Anyone who knows me well, knows I’m a car nut. I’ve always loved classics and muscle cars, and I love to go fast. So when I have the chance to draw an analogy between cars and running, how could I not speed ahead with it? So here’s the deal for today: To run faster...
