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HOW TO CRUSH THE COLUMBIA TOWER STAIR CLIMB – MOBILITY & STABILITY TRAINING (PART I)
I cannot believe Mo convinced me, and many other members of the Seattle Green Lake Running Group (SGLRG) Stair Crushers, to sign up for another stair climb at the Columbia Tower. Every year, the...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – PART V: RUNNING RELATED AGILITY
On the macroscopic level, running is predominantly a one-dimensional exercise. When looking at each joint, however, you will find three dimensional movement. Because of this multidimensional...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – PART IV: RUNNING BIOMECHANICS
It is no secret that distance running places a significant demand on the body’s musculoskeletal system. The cyclic impact (ground reaction) forces inherent to running continuously load the lower...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – PART III: ANTERIOR CHAIN AND CHEST MOBILITY
Like the posterior chain, muscles of the anterior chain (Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Abdominals, and Pectorals) may have limited flexibility due to a multitude of causes. Insufficient stretching,...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – PART II: POSTERIOR CHAIN MOBILITY
Now that we have covered how to improve foot and ankle mobility in our last blog post, our next task will be to improve mobility through the posterior chain! The posterior chain is defined as the...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – PART I: FOOT AND ANKLE MOBILITY
Maintaining functional mobility of the foot and ankle is extremely important for runners of all skill levels. When the foot makes contact with the ground, a series of biomechanical events occurs...
SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE THIS OFFSEASON – INTRODUCTION
AS TEMPERATURES COOL AND LEAVES BEGIN TO CHANGE COLOR, RUNNERS TEND TO FIND THEMSELVES ENTERING THEIR OFFSEASON. ALTHOUGH CONTINUOUS RACE TRAINING KEEPS RUNNERS, INCLUDING MYSELF, FOCUSED AND...
IT BAND SYNDROME – WHAT IS IT AND CAN I TREAT IT MYSELF?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common ailment for many recreational and professional runners. It has an easily recognizable pain pattern that begins at the crest of the hip and descends to the...
WINTER SLOPE CRUSHERS – PREVENTING INJURIES IN SKIING & SNOWBOARDING SPORTS
Save yourself from a short winter sports season! Checkout the article below for tips and exercises to prepare your body for the upcoming winter activities! Chilled air, crisp falling leaves, golden...
THE TERRIBLE TALE OF DEAD BUTT SYNDROME – WEAK GLUTES & WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
It lurks from behindWith every step its presence does growPortending havocIt will become a legendary foeThe dead butt gnaws at its neighborsMaking them cry and scream no!For they soon will feel the...