Most people know where there hamstrings are, but as a runner there’s a good chance you’re also familiar with where your IT Band is (if not, lucky you!). Your IT Band is a ligament that runs from your hip down to your shin and it often becomes inflamed or tight in runners and can unfortunately … Continue reading
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Yoga for Runners: Legs Up the Wall
The other day in my “Disney Feet” post I mentioned one of my favorite yoga poses, Viparita Karini or Feet Up the Wall (and YES, this IS a real yoga pose!). I didn’t go into many details about the benefits of this pose, so I thought it would be a good time to share a … Continue reading
Long Run / Race Recovery
Having recently completed the runDisney Goofy Race and a Half Challenge I figured it would be a good time to share my long run/ race recovery. With running half and full marathons on back to back days my biggest concern was a quick recovery after the half to be ready for the full. I went … Continue reading
Yoga For Runners
Stretching has always been a part of any sport or activity I did. I grew up a gymnast and diver and no practice started without 15-20 minutes of stretching and after a back injury in high school I could barely walk in the morning until I spent time on the floor each morning stretching to … Continue reading