by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 2, 2015 | Podcast, Running, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Today I am excited to welcome Ethan Veneklasen and Debbie Livingston to the podcast. Without a doubt, this was one of my favorite podcasts to date! I had the opportunity to connect with Ethan after this year’s Miwok 100k. All three of us were there to...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 22, 2015 | Injury, Podcast, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Today I am pleased to welcome podiatrist Rebecca Rushton of Esperance Podiatry in Esperance, Australia, to the podcast. Without a doubt, Rebecca is one of the world’s foremost experts on blisters! Now if you’ve never struggled with a blister, then the...
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...
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...
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...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Dec 18, 2014 | Authentic Movement, Run Form, Running, Running Injury
I’ve noticed a trend in some people who SAY they want to run or bike faster, and say they are willing to do “anything necessary” to get there. In their minds, “anything necessary” means doing training sessions that are harder than they’ve done before, making bigger...
