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Yamuna Body Rock ‘n Rolling

Are your dogs barking? Do your hoofers holler at the end of the day? Do your hip flexors (yes, you have hip flexors!) flinch? You are not alone. Between the runs, cycling and core-training, I often find that I have lingering aches and pains just waiting to be massged, de-kinked or otherwise coaxed back to their happy place. Last time, I mentioned... [Read more of this article]

Role of fluids

Water, water everwhere. Just make sure you drink more than a drop! Being dehydrated reduces: muscle strength speed stamina energy cognitive skills ­and increases: risk of injury perceived effort of exertion As an athlete, it is extremely important to be well hydrated. If you don’t consume enough fluid, the end result is dehydration and the... [Read more of this article]

Just (Foam) Roll with it baby

Are you sore after a long workout or a challenging race?  Does your significant other run for the hills when you ask them to rub your [insert random body part here]?  Is it too hard to find time to meet with your favorite massage therapist?  Perhaps, it’s late and you just…need…to…reach…that…spot. But seriously,... [Read more of this article]

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TRI-al by Coach: Spinervals

Since it’s been too cold to bike until recently, I spent the winter inside taking spinning classes and using an indoor spin bike I have at home.  I was curious to compare the workout I get in a spinning class versus a home workout.  Plus, I had always wanted to try out a Spinerval DVD.  Here are the results of my very unscientific survey. Spinning... [Read more of this article]

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