What is a Functional Assessment?
The functional assessment is a series of tests which assess the stability and mobility of the various joints of the body. They will assess whether the athlete has the basic stability and [...]
I have been running with the adidas miCoach for about 3 weeks or so. It is a combination of a pedometer, heart rate monitor and calorie counter. It also connects to your MP3 palyer and instructions from miCoach will override your music. Music has never been my thing when running as I see running as [...]
The thirtieth edition of the Gothenburg Half Marathon took place on the half-cloudy, half-sunny Saturday of May 16 2009. In other words, perfect running weather. This yearly event have since the start in 1980 been a constantly increasing running attraction for both outlandish and Swedish runners, hobby jogger to elite. This year’s thirtieth anniversary broke [...]
Training for a 10-mile or half-marathon race involves keeping a steady pace for the first half of the race, and gradually increasing speed through the second half of the race. Train to run between 10 and 13 miles using the negative split technique with tips from a running coach and certified sportstrainer in this free [...]
10 Components of Good Running Form – and talent is not on the list
By Catherina McKiernan, Certified Instructor, Chi Running
1) Flexibility: You need to have it, not only in your muscles, but in your tendons, ligaments, and joints. They all work better when they move with flexibility and any restrictions in your muscles, ligaments, or [...]
