by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 6, 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...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 30, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Marathon Training, Mindset, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Running
I was chatting recently with an athlete I just started working with about an upcoming marathon she had planned to run. I am excited about the opportuity to be working with her; regardless of how talented she might be, she is eager to learn and understands that...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 6, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Run Form, Running
When asked what he thought was man’s greatest invention, Albert Einstein didn’t reply the wheel, the lever, or for that matter, anything else you might expect, he replied, “compound interest.†Do you remember when you first learned about this seemingly magical way...
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 at a...
by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 22, 2015 | Podcast
[powerpress] In today’s Episode 54, we are psyched to welcome race director and trail running junkie, James Varner of Rainshadow Running and The Trail Running Film Festival. Also joining us is our own ultra runner extraordinaire and coach, Debbie Livingston. The Trail...
