Wondering about why it’s important to do a dynamic warm-up, take a rest day, be thoughtful about your hydration and nutrition, or so many other aspects of your athletic career - check out our posts that cover these topics and more.

Karen Souther Moser 11/28/22 Karen Souther Moser 11/28/22

Are you struggling to change?

Are you struggling to make a change - there’s two questions you can ask yourself, that will help you figure out why you are not making them.

Karen Souther Moser 11/8/22 Karen Souther Moser 11/8/22

Are you ready to get motivated again?

Are you ready to get motivated? What small step are you taking to reach your goal?

Karen Souther Moser 10/11/22 Karen Souther Moser 10/11/22

Stiff Calf can lead to stiff Ankles

Of course the study was done on men, but it is still an interesting read. But if doing some calf exercises can help prevent some ankle injuries or improve your efficiency when running then it’s worth exploring.

Karen Souther Moser 8/15/22 Karen Souther Moser 8/15/22

Jumping Does a Body Good

Do you know what plyometrics is - do you know the importance of jump training and the benefits it has for female master athletes. If you have been hearing about plyometrics and wanting to know more - this article by Selene Yeager covers where you can start and why you should.

Karen Souther Moser 1/4/22 Karen Souther Moser 1/4/22

Mindfulness

Adding mindfulness to your training is a simple and effective way to support your fitness goals by improving the quality of your workouts and helping you make the most of every moment, whether you’re sweating it out or spending time with friends, family, and work.

Karen Souther Moser 11/17/21 Karen Souther Moser 11/17/21

The Physics of Cycling

What do aerodynamics, rolling resistance & drivetrain efficiency have in common? Friction! Here's how to best overcome the force that's slowing your finish time.

Here’s a great article Coach Tim read on Training Peaks.

Karen Souther Moser 10/4/21 Karen Souther Moser 10/4/21

5 Reasons not to train Like A Pro

Do you ever come across those articles that give out advice for training and a workout a pro does. Of course we all want to do them, but is it a good idea - probably not.

Karen Souther Moser 9/23/21 Karen Souther Moser 9/23/21

The Strength Running Podcast #211

Here’s a podcast that Coach Daniel recently listened to on how the science of Running is Changing. The host Jason Fitzgerald talks with Professor Phil Hayes who has over 14 years experience in the field. He researches muscle strength and how it affects running performance, form, and injury risk.

Karen Souther Moser 9/14/21 Karen Souther Moser 9/14/21

Strength Training - Where to Start

We are all so busy and are happy when we can get our workouts in (swim, bike, run) and often decide to skip the strength work, dynamic warm-ups, drills and these are all just as if not more important than the actual workouts. These things help our form, potentially keep us injury free.

So, need an some ideas on where to start with strength training. I advocate for strength work before your workouts and just like your workouts some is better than none. So if you don’t have weights at home and don’t belong to a gym, body weight is great. Just do it!