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 | and Life Balance, Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~Mark Twain Have you ever felt...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Ask Coach Al, Ironman, Musings from Coach Al, Swimming
Whether its right here in our Pursuit lab during a gait analysis, or out on the trail or road or over a beer at the local pub, I always, ALWAYS relish the opportunity to talk to anyone about running. (Anyone who knows me KNOWS how much I can talk, talk, and talk some...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Mar 7, 2023 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Musings from Coach Al, Run Form, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein “Caveat Emptor” – Latin for let the buyer beware Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. Today I’m jumping up onto my soapbox. I guess I’m a little tired of looking around me...
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...
