Tag Archives: Run

How To Choose The Right Triathlon Running Shoes

Cobi, from the running shop iRun in Miami, talks about what you need to know when selecting running shoes
for triathlon.

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How To Bounce Back From A Long Run

Hey Rock Star Triathletes. Ben Greenfield here.

The following tip from Sage Rountree is something I’ve been doing after each of my long runs, and I’ve been reading and listening to podcasts (like the Rock Star Triathlete Podcast!) during these sessions, when I can keep my kids from disrupting my relaxation! This tip works really well. Enjoy.

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6 Easy Post-Run Moves to Keep You Injury Free

A 10-minute postrun yoga sequence that will improve your range of motion and prevent injury, by Sage Rountree

Most runners wouldn’t describe themselves as limber or loose—especially after logging a five-, 10-, or 20-miler. But practicing yoga after your workouts can remedy that. By increasing blood and oxygen flow to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, yoga boosts flexibility, reduces soreness, and speeds recovery. This series of six poses targets runners’ tightest and weakest spots, improving range of motion and strength to keep muscles and joints healthy. And as a bonus, you’ll also develop balance, core strength, and focus. Done together, these exercises make the perfect postrun routine.

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Which Run Workouts To Do After You Take Some Time Off…

By USAT Level I Coach, Amy Kuitse

Let us assume you have taken 2 months off from running. In this article we will make an assumption that you are new to the sport and have ended your season on a good note and without injury. You simply took time off because you needed to and are now ready to get rolling again.

The first week back finds you excited to get back into things, motivated by goals and a new racing schedule. You know you need to work your way gradually back into the run to avoid injury by not over doing it. One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to create a plan that includes detailed structure on how to proceed with our running.

Let us assume you have taken 2 months off from running. In this article we will make an assumption that you are new to the sport and have ended your season on a good note and without injury. You simply took time off because you needed to and are now ready to get rolling again.

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