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4 Trap Exercises for a Stronger Arm Drive

September 10, 2021

If you want to boost your running efficiency, don’t overlook strength training for your large upper back muscle – the trapezius.

“Strengthening your upper back with trap exercises can help you maintain proper form…a trap workout will also raise your heart rate, challenge your balance, and strengthen your core.”

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Enjoy the Labour Day Weekend!

September 3, 2021

A Scientific Look at How Much You’ll Slow Down When Not Able to Run

August 27, 2021

Losing Running Fitness: A Scientific Look at How Much You’ll Slow Down When Not Able to Run

Is Running Every Day More Harmful Than Helpful?

August 20, 2021

‘Listen to the whispers of your body, it will never have to shout at you.’

It’s critical to take a much needed day off to allow for recovery – psychologically and physiologically – so that you can strengthen your body, realign your focus, avoid injury, and rejuvenate your goals.

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How to Run a Marathon With the 10/10/10 Method

August 13, 2021

After a year+ of race cancellations, as restrictions are slowly lifted and life returns to a “new normal”, we’re beginning to think about running and training again with the goal of signing up for long-missed marathon races.

So much goes into our training for long distance racing. During this past

Such an inspiration

August 6, 2021

NYC Runner Finishes Her First Race After Being Hit by a Car and Losing Her Leg Last Year

“Because some people have different kinds of legs, and hers is pretty cool.”

Read on for the inspirational story about NY runner Kim McCoy https://bit.ly/2V0yJUa

Have a safe & happy weekend!

July 30, 2021

What a Brief Jog Can Do for Your Brain

July 16, 2021

“A light jog leaves people feeling more energized than doing nothing, according to psychologists from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France.”

So instead of plunking yourself down in front of the TV after dinner on a beautiful summer evening, throw on your runners and head out for some light exercise.

17 Stretches to Improve Your Mobility

July 8, 2021

As runners, most of us have areas that frequently get tight during and after running. Check out these 17 stretches, yoga poses and movements that will help prevent injuries, improve mobility and flexibility, and will simply keep stretching interesting! https://bit.ly/3guKKZ5