RUNNING ECONOMY: HOW TO BECOME A MORE EFFICIENT RUNNER
Running Economy – What’s the big deal? Simply put, running economy is equivalent to fuel per kilometer in a car. The old cool kid on the block for measuring running capacity was VO2 Max – which is the maximum volume of oxygen that can be used. The problem being, most running events don’t occur at […]
Treadmill, Pavement, Trail Running. What you need to know!
As the weather is getting warmer outside and running season commences, we often get asked what’s the best surface to run on: treadmill, pavement, or a trail? Although there are differences in biomechanics, ground reaction forces, and musculature used when running on different surfaces, there isn’t a “best choice”. It all depends on your personal […]
RUNNING SEASON CHECKLIST
Ahh, the change from the winter to the spring can only mean one thing – running season. What better way to get in shape other than getting outside and enjoying the change in scenery? When done correctly, implementing a safe and effective running program leads to many hours outside enjoying the sun. Unfortunately, we tend […]
