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...