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Have You Ever Wanted To Learn How To Deadlift Safely?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 25, 2014 | Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells

The basic barbell deadlift is arguably the single BEST exercise you can do to build total body strength. Back, legs, shoulders, hips, arms, and glutes – you hit them all with this powerhouse of an exercise. The challenge is knowing how to do it safely. Come join us...

Musings From Coach Al: What It Really Takes To Be Successful

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 25, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al

“What a pity that so many people would rather believe their doubts and doubt their beliefts. Why don’t we just decide to have no doubts, and believe our beliefs! Fear and worry are just the misuse of the creative powers we originally got to dream.“ — Jannie Putter...

Runners: Upcoming Strength & Flexibility Clinic

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 25, 2014 | Gait Analysis

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From Olivia: Do You Know How to Want?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 18, 2014 | and Life Balance

We had a great Team Pursuit Reset Camp last week! What a great time to refocus and reconnect with the fundamentals of what makes us #pursuitstrong out there on the race courseâ€”physically and mentally! We talked openly about our motivators and what drives us, and we...

Meet Our Interns: Caitlyn Kelly

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 18, 2014 | Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Functional Strength Training, Mobility, Mobility

Valley Regional High School in Deep River Connecticut serves the communities of Chester, Deep River and Essex. Students have the opportunity to get actual hands on experience in potential career paths through the CAPSTONE internship process. As a result, we here at...

Minimum Standards: Can You Hit “X” Of Something To Ensure “Y” Result?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 14, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Injury, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Run Form, Running, Running Injury

Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. On the heels of our “Team Pursuit” Re-Set Camp this past weekend, a team member emailed me and asked about some proclamations I had apparently made with regard to minimum standards, that you, as an athlete, ought to be shooting for prior to...

Be Careful WHO You Get Your Running Advice From…

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 3, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Run Form, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning

“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein “Caveat Emptor” – Latin for let the buyer beware Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. Today I’m jumping up onto my soapbox. I guess I’m a little tired of looking around me...

Clear Your Mind Of Can’t!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 28, 2014 | and Life Balance, Musings from Coach Al, Running, ultrarunning

This past weekend, elite ultra-runner and friend Larisa Dannis WON the USATF 50-mile road championship, finishing 5th overall in a course record time of 5:59! You may remember our podcast with Larisa from a few months ago, after she shocked the ultra-running world...

Would You Benefit From More Hip Mobility?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 26, 2014 | Ask Coach Al, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Mobility, Run Form, Running, Running Injury

“If your mobility is compromised enough to make you compensate, the sensory input that you have to your reflexive behavior is askewâ€”you have an overload of information or an underload of information. Either way, you’re not receiving the information you need. If...

Pursuit Athletic Performance Announces Grand Opening and Open House

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 23, 2014 | Gait Analysis

The grand opening and open house will celebrate our relocation and expansion to the new Pursuit Training Center on the top of Inspiration Lane! On the heels of our recently held “Team Pursuit” open house (see all of the pictures below from that awesome event!), all of...