by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Aug 20, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Recovery, Running Injury, Stability
Whether we like it or not, when it comes to things like movement quality (mobility, flexibility, stability), running shoe choice, and training volume or intensity, to name a few, each of us has our own “margin of error.” That margin tends to lessen as we get older, as...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | May 15, 2015 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training
Happy Friday! One of the benefits of having been a coach for so many years, is recognizing certain trends that are typical for developing triathletes, whether they are the first-timer, or the seasoned weekend warrior, or even the experienced age grouper trying to get...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 20, 2015 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training
Happy Friday! I thought I’d share a tidbit with all of you this morning, that has drawn some interest on Facebook… An ironman triathlete I coach, in her unending quest to be a better athlete and achieve her (for now) ultimate goal of qualifying for Hawaii, asked a...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jan 29, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training
“If people can make permanent decisions in their life regarding their choice of mate, religion, or political party, then they are equally capable of making permanent decisions regarding their food choices, fitness commitments, and goals. (The human species is not...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jun 13, 2014 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Podcast, Running
[powerpress] “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” – C.S. Lewis “Our best successes often come after our greatest dissapointments.” – Henry Ward Beecher “Reflect, learn, go again.” – Ben Reyna Every athlete, regardless of the sport (runner,...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 25, 2014 | Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Musings on Training, Nutrition, Podcast
[powerpress] Today’s podcast brings Coach Al and Doc Strecker back together again to discuss and answer some listener’s questions. (Thank you everyone for sending in your questions – we appreciate it!) Among the topics we delve into in today’s episode are Crossfit...