by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 16, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Authentic Movement, Coaching, Mindset, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Running Injury
Some days I find myself having to defend my philosophy that we ought to move well and have a handle on some basic skills, first, before we load up on more miles or intensity, or sign-up for that first Ironman or ultra-run. In those discussions I often say...
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 | Apr 22, 2015 | Injury, Podcast, Running, Running Injury, ultrarunning
[powerpress] Today I am pleased to welcome podiatrist Rebecca Rushton of Esperance Podiatry in Esperance, Australia, to the podcast. Without a doubt, Rebecca is one of the world’s foremost experts on blisters! Now if you’ve never struggled with a...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 19, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Injury, Swimming, Triathlon
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. I’ve got a quickie for you today, talking swim technique and common mistakes I see in developing triathletes....
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 19, 2015 | 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...
