by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jul 13, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Gait Analysis, Injury, Running, Running Injury
Elise VonHousen will go for her first run this weekend. It’s been a long time since the last one. She’s worked incredibly hard over the past few months to get to this point in time, where she’s ready to take these first steps. Why is it such a big deal, and what...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 24, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Injury, Run Form, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning
“You ain’t gonna learn what you don’t wanna know.” – Jerry Garcia “Should I ‘sta’ or should I ‘mo’? – The Clash Effective training is usually about hammering away at the basics. And that usually isn’t...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 12, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Running Injury, Virtual Online Gait Analysis
Endurance athletes pride themselves on pushing through the most challenging, gut-busting workouts. Anyone who is on Facebook sees those “inspirational” memes where the message is always to push-push-push! We like to think of ourselves as tough and...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Dec 1, 2017 | Ask Coach Al, Before and After Videos, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Ironman, Musings from Coach Al, Running, Triathlon, Virtual Online Gait Analysis
“Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 [divider style=”0″] Without a doubt, endurance athletes are finally coming around to understanding and believing in the importance of strength training....
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Jul 12, 2017 | Musings from Coach Al, Running, ultrarunning
There are so many things that I love about coaching. For starters, I love the opportunity to get to know and work with inspiring and motivated people every day who have a high standard of personal excellence, and who want to learn more and challenge...
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...