The majority of runners training for ultra marathon events lasting 4 hours or longer have no trouble getting in miles or long runs. This is the most intuitive and specific training that usually occurs. But many runners will take this to the extreme, running too long and too easy, thinking this will provide drastic improvements in their race performance. Long training runs are important, but what tends to be missing from ultra runners training repertoire is attacking the neuromuscular…
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This has been my first week of Running with Eric. After finishing Born to Run and finding Eric's Run Drills and Technique on Twitter, I have initiated the transition to a fore foot strike. My calves have been on fire this week but each run has gotten easier and I can feel myself getting stronger. My ultimate goal in this change is longevity-I want to be able to run into old age. I love running, especially trail running, and I want to be…
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“The heel cushions and arch supports within modern shoes have made our feet weaker, the foot has so much support in these shoes that the muscles don’t need to work as much as they would otherwise and have grown weaker … If you transition to barefoot running slowly…
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As a deep tissue massage therapist, fitness coach, and barefoot running coach, I have treated a number of very common running injuries, such asplantar fasciitis, shin splints, and IT band pain. Over the years, I have noticed that the majority of clients suffering…
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