by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Core Stability and Strength, Injury, Ironman, Marathon Training, Mobility, Musings on Training, Running, Running Injury, Triathlon
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by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Ask Coach Al
It’s always a little bit hard when an athlete I have been coaching makes a decision to move on. Whenever it happens (and it’s obviously happened plenty in my now almost 20-year career as a coach), I’ve learned not to take their decision personally, yet I’ve learned...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Running Injury
In response to a recent survey I sent out to some athletes on our mailing list, many told me how frustrated they are with an on again-off again running injury cycle. Quite a few also said they have learned the hard way that when they're injured, they can't train, and...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Ask Coach Al, Mindset, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Triathlon
A runner reached out to me recently because he has chronic hip pain and hasn’t been able to train consistently. He was frustrated and clearly not happy. I did a quick screen to look at his movement quality, and noticed among other things, that he had some muscle...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Authentic Movement, Musings from Coach Al
Musings from Coach Al True or false? 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...
