If you have less than an hour to run, you can still get a quality running workout by doing workouts at VO2 max or Critical Velocity speeds, or running hills. I share 9 quick running workouts that make you fitter in 45 minutes or less. Short on time? Don’t worry! You can still get quality … Read more
Pilates seems to be having a moment. A lot of pro runners like Keira D’Amato and elite runners like Andrea Pomaranski swear by it for improving strength, performance, and injury prevention. But should runners do Pilates really? After all, we also hear how if you want to get stronger and feel the benefits as a … Read more
Strength training for the marathon should balance out your marathon training program, says Mary Johnson, founder of Lift. Run. Perform. As your run training gets more intense, your lifting should get less intense. The strength training for marathon program should include heavy weights and lower reps, lighter weights with higher reps, isometric holds, eccentric moves, … Read more
After childbirth, it’s become more common to think about the strength of your pelvic floor. After all, the pelvic floor, the muscles that hold up the contents of your pelvis and have been working overtime for nine months. But this work can lead to weak pelvic floor muscles and also tight pelvic floor muscles which … Read more
You can do a sit-up pregnant. NO! You can’t! It’s dangerous!…You can do a plank. NO! Stop! You’ll hurt the baby! There is so much confusion and misinformation out there regarding safe pregnancy core exercises. So, I’m setting the record straight with key information and a suggested ab workout for pregnancy. When it comes to … Read more
You don’t have to have a race on the horizon to stay in running shape or even racing shape. Maybe there aren’t races to fit your schedule? Or you’re sick of running races? Maybe it’s too stressful and you’d like to take the pressure off? Perhaps the logistics of racing as a mom are too … Read more
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