by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 5, 2020 | Ask Coach Al, Elastic Return, Fascia, Injury, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Nutrition, Stability
Since we’re now well into the month of June and the warm (hot?) weather has returned to the northern hemisphere and in particular, my old home of New England :), I thought it would be a great idea to share a few thoughts hydration related. Now, I know what...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 20, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability
I love the analogy of building a wall when it comes to how we should build our fitness, don’t you? In some important ways, our body is a lot like a house… If you’re going to age gracefully and remain durable as you prepare for your...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jul 25, 2016 | Ask Coach Al, Dr. Tamera Hew, Elastic Return, Fascia, Injury, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Nutrition, Running, Running Injury, Stability
I’m coming at you today with a short piece on all things hydration. (I know what you’re thinking, not another article about water and how much I should drink!) 🙂 In all seriousness, I decided to write this up today for one primary reason: despite...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 26, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability
I hope your Tuesday has started off great! I sent out an note to our email friends last week that included a reference to a fun Will Smith video. In the email, I shared my SSQ and how important it is to review this past season before moving on to the upcoming...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Aug 26, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Stability
Recently, at a race where I was volunteering, I was chatting with a fellow runner. A week earlier he had finished his second 100-mile ultra. He was feeling very good about having finished, and why not? Much like finishing an Ironman, getting to the FINISH line...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Aug 22, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Recovery, Running Injury, Stability
My short post yesterday on 1 day of scheduled rest each week really got many of you thinking, at least based upon the feedback I received. (Yes, I love hearing from you, so keep your replies and emails coming!) As time goes on, I’ll share lots more about both...
