If you've been following this entire running series, congrats! You have made it through all of the 12 movement standards. Again, these are all summarized right out of Kelly Starrett's book Ready to Run which is not just about running. It helps you perform self maintenance on yourself and take care of your body instead … Continue reading Running Series #15
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Running Series #12
Runners unite! This is an especially important standard. We are almost there! There are 12 standards in total. Everybody at some point has had an issue with the topic we will discuss today. Whether it's from a hobby, sport, waking up, standing, etc. This standard affects us all throughout our lives. Standard #10: No Hotspots … Continue reading Running Series #12
Running Series #11
Today's topic continues to follow mobility guru, Kelly Starrett, in our running series. This one is easy and doesn't involve much thought after you get some of the items recommended. Standard #9: Compression Compression is a relatively easy and effective way to assist your body's circulation and lymphatic systems in restoring worked tissue. How it works: … Continue reading Running Series #11
Running Series #9
Greetings athletes. The 2016 CrossFit Open is under way as of 2/25/16. If you're looking for fun workout videos to watch on YouTube, I suggest watching them! Each Thursday night for 5 weeks a new workout is announced. It has to be done to the exact specifications (Rx division and modified division) listed and you … Continue reading Running Series #9
Running Series #8
Runners unite! I know this is a long series, but I promise the knowledge you'll gain from it (if you put it to good use) will be worth many more years of much healthier running and training. We continue on in our series with another standard for you to pass. The last post discussed hip … Continue reading Running Series #8
Running Series #7
Happy Friday runners/soon to be runners/those who still loathe running! We are on standard #5 from Ready to Run. Standard #5: Hip Flexion Many runners do not meet the standard of balanced, powerful hip function. If you spend a good portion of your day sitting, run often, or train frequently, your tissues can shorten and … Continue reading Running Series #7
Running Series #6
Good morning fitness enthusiasts! Today we continue learning about the 12 standards from Dr. Kelly Starrett's book, Ready to Run. I fully support and agree with these standards as being very important key points to not just running technique/maintenance, but many other aspects of training as well. Standard #4: An Efficient Squatting Technique This deals … Continue reading Running Series #6
Running Series #5
Today we continue on our running journey and learning how to perform a little self maintenance. Previous standards were #1) Neutral Feet and #2) Flat shoes. (see previous posts with links at the bottom). Standard #3) A supple thoracic spine. Your thoracic spine consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae found in the middle of your back. … Continue reading Running Series #5
Running Series #4
"Wow, I really regret that workout", -no one, ever. Today we continue on our topic of running! For those that are jumping in, there are previous posts that help this one make more sense. Basically, I am outlining Kelly Starrett's book, Ready to Run, for my clients, friends, etc. that will probably never read … Continue reading Running Series #4
Running Series #3
Even though we were all born to run, things we have done in our lives have compromised our natural bodies. From tucking ourselves into our desks in 1st grade to wearing shoes that elevate our heels, we have set ourselves up for many problems that follow us and get worse in adulthood. How many hours a … Continue reading Running Series #3
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