by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jul 8, 2014 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Podcast, Recovery, Running, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Today I’m really excited (I mean, REALLY excited!) to be able to share a wonderful conversation with elite ultra-runner and friend Larisa Dannis, on the heels of her recent 2nd place finish at the Western States 100 mile Endurance Run. In a nutshell,...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 19, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Ironman, Musings from Coach Al, Podcast, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Triathlon, ultrarunning
[powerpress] In today’s podcast, I jump right into some great questions posed to us by some listeners. As we’ve said before, we really appreciate it when you contact us and ask great questions – keep them coming! Comparing Ourselves to Others: We all know and...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 12, 2014 | Core Stability and Strength, Podcast, Recovery, Running, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Hi Everyone. Coach Al here. Today I’m thrilled to share an interview I did with elite ultra-runner Debbie Livingston. Debbie and I have worked together for a few years as coach/athlete. She’s well known in local circles as an elite ultra-runner, yoga...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | May 22, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Ironman, Musings from Coach Al, Podcast, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Triathlon, ultrarunning
[powerpress] In today’s podcast, we once again respond to some listener questions. We really appreciate it when you contact us and ask great questions – keep them coming! Going down: The topic of downhill running, both from a technique perspective and also from a...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | May 15, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Injury, Podcast, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning, Virtual Online Gait Analysis
[powerpress] In today’s podcast, we respond to some listener questions on running shoes. This is always a popular topic for discussion regardless of the circle of athletes you’re in. We sure do LOVE OUR SHOES, don’t we? 🙂 We get a regular stream of questions on...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | May 1, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Injury, Ironman, Mobility, Mobility, Run Form, Running, Running Injury, Stability, Triathlon, ultrarunning, Virtual Online Gait Analysis
Despite what some believe, strength is NOT the goal with the movement training we do. Strength is a symptom ….a symptom of moving well. In a similar vein, speed training is not the optimal path toward improving our fitness. Improved fitness leads to improved speed...