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Can You Be Better Than Your Best?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 20, 2015 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training

Happy Friday! I thought I’d share a tidbit with all of you this morning, that has drawn some interest on Facebook… An ironman triathlete I coach, in her unending quest to be a better athlete and achieve her (for now) ultimate goal of qualifying for Hawaii, asked a...

Are You Ready To Break The Cycle?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 19, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Running Injury

In response to a recent survey I sent out to some athletes on our mailing list, many told me how frustrated they are with an on again-off again running injury cycle. Quite a few also said they have learned the hard way that when they're injured, they can't train, and...

Triathlon in 2015: The Challenge of Changing Beliefs and Perceptions

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 17, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Running Injury

Hey Everyone. Coach Al here. Thanks for joining me today. I want to to share with you today some thoughts on the challenge of changing beliefs and perceptions in athletes. It’s a view from my side of the fence, the perspective of a long-time coach who has dedicated...

Stuck In Injury? Now Is The Time To Do Something About It!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 15, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Musings from Coach Al

It is now mid-February. Whether or not it feels like it (can you say 70+ inches of snow and counting, if you live in the northeast!), spring is right around the corner, and with it, the events you have planned that you are also HOPING will make you feel good about...

Musings From Coach Al: Are You Ready?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jan 29, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training

“If people can make permanent decisions in their life regarding their choice of mate, religion, or political party, then they are equally capable of making permanent decisions regarding their food choices, fitness commitments, and goals. (The human species is not...

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

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | 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...

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