Click here to read about the first 5 Tips I recommend for getting back into running either after injury or a long layoff. 6. Rest in-between your workouts This is key. If you run one day, rest those feet and legs the next. The body works by gently over-stressing things, then building them back […]
In a previous post, I talked about a key advantage of nasal breathing, which is getting your heart rate down, because doing so uses less oxygen and makes you more efficient. But there are many other key ways nasal breathing can help. One big benefit is vasodilation. This fancy word refers to the widening of […]
In the past, we’ve all heard how it’s our VO2 max, our ability to take in oxygen that’s the limiting factor in our performance. But now that’s beginning to change. Researchers like Dr. Timothy Noakes, author of The Lore of Running are talking about the mind as being the limiting factor, or the “central governor” […]
You’ve been running on a trail, feeling great. Suddenly, you hit a small rock, stumble, but manage to catch yourself… that is, until you take another dozen steps only to crash and burn after tripping over something else. Often we assume the trip occurred from the second obstacle and had little to do with the first. […]
Want the simplest way to begin a mindfulness practice or to work your way into mindful movement? Start by focusing on the breath. Our breath acts as a metronome. You could say it’s the drummer in the band for every song that takes place. In essence, your breath is the driver of how high your […]
When it comes to running, we often work hard on our form, drills, intervals, and everything and anything to do with our training. However, we only run perhaps an hour or two a day. It’s what we do during those other 22 or 23 hours that really matters. You see, what you do outside of […]
Ever wonder why some days you feel great, and others you’re slow and sluggish? Or how to know whether to do that long run today, or whether it needs to wait until tomorrow? There’s a very simple indicator you can use to tell if your body’s tired or ready to go for whatever you have […]
You don’t have to become a barefoot runner to enjoy the benefits of mindful running, a certain amount of barefoot time, particularly in the beginning, can greatly enhance your mindful experience. Mindful Running at it’s essence is about increasing awareness, inside and outside of yourself. By definition, this increased awareness is “being mindful”. Now we […]
Typically, when we teach mindful movement to athletes, the first thing we teach is to help them get back in their bodies. Whether an athlete is a newbie or pro, it’s rare that he or she is truly in touch with what’s going on inside of them. Getting in touch with your body can help […]
