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
Earlier this spring, I hit a wall. I was strength training for the marathon and felt really fatigued. I had been lifting after my track sessions, but I just felt so tired. It made sense. My running volume and intensity had really increased, yet I was still trying to lift the same volume and intensity … 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
Oh, the treadmill. Runners have a love/hate relationship with the thing. But the truth is, whether you are escaping the suffocating sweltering heat, the slippery icy roads, or can’t leave because of a sleeping baby—the treadmill is an amazing tool that can help get you fit in the convenience of your own home. And these … Read more
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