Training for an Ironman? Read This

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Discusses Brick Run in Triathlon Training

Coach Al Lyman tells the story of working through a triathlete’s crisis in confidence about his run preparedness for Ironman Coeur d’Alene coming up in June. . . . → Read More: Training for an Ironman? Read This

Brick Runs in Triathlon Training: Critical to Success or a Waste of Time?

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Discusses Brick Run in Triathlon Training

In the end, brick runs help you address a MOVEMENT ISSUE crucial to your triathlon success. It is not a “training” issue. And it is a real mistake to view brick runs as unnecessary or expendable, . . . → Read More: Brick Runs in Triathlon Training: Critical to Success or a Waste of Time?

Gluteal Amnesia? Here's Your Rx

Gluteus_maximus

Gluteal amnesia” is a great phrase coined by Stuart McGill, PhD, one of the world’s foremost experts on spine biomechanics. Based on the athletes we see coming into our Gait Analysis Lab every day, you probably have it. And it’s not a good thing. So much of athletic performance depends on the optimal functioning of your gluteal muscles in concert with the functional integrity of your hips and pelvis. This is the powerhouse that generates propulsive athletic movement, and when functioning properly, is majorly important in helping to prevent injuries . . . → Read More: Gluteal Amnesia? Here’s Your Rx

The Challenge of Changing Beliefs and Perceptions in Athletes

Musings from Coach Al

True or false?

Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FMS

Pain in the joints or muscles when exercising is normal. Being “tough” and training through pain or injury is sometimes necessary, and should be considered a source of pride. Strength training is not necessary for runners or triathletes. Stretching should not . . . → Read More: The Challenge of Changing Beliefs and Perceptions in Athletes

What Is Authentic Movement?

A client's daughter runs with the beauty of pure authentic movement

Here at Pursuit Athletic Performance (PAP) we regularly use the phrase “authentic movement.” We’ve received a few requests asking us for an articulation of what we mean, so here goes!

“Authentic movement” sums up the movement restoration process we undertake with clients . . . → Read More: What Is Authentic Movement?

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