Flashing back for Flashback Friday to January 20, 2018, I enjoyed running in the Empyrean Trail 10k race in Ashland, Nebraska. It is a challenging hilly race and as you can see from the photo above, in some spots, you have to be courageous and jump across water...
Every once in a while in life, it’s beneficial to step back from where we are and assess if we are pursuing the correct path or not. If we are on the right path, full steam ahead: charge! If not, it’s helpful to retreat to a safe point and pursue another...
Do you work well with others? Cooperation is a very important skill that we all need in order to succeed. We parents check for our children’s cooperation at home and on their report cards from school. If children’s cooperation is lacking, correction is...
Wearing compression clothing/gear is very helpful in allowing us to exercise more easily and with less pain/soreness and speeds our recovery. Not only is this the case for calves but also for the upper body (e.g., backs, shoulders, and torsos). Let’s review the...
Have you ever suffered from sore painful calves when you run and exercise? Calf muscles are frequently difficult to manage muscle cramps/soreness. Fortunately, there are good ways to stabilize and handle this challenge. As someone who has suffered with calf pain,...
What’s on top? It’s an important question for colder weather running and exercise. Let’s consider how we can stay warm on the run this fall and winter with some smart layering. Wintry weather is beginning to surface even though the calendar still...
Flashing back a few weeks to August 5, I raced in the Orange Night Run 5k. It was a good opportunity to see how my legs would feel after racing in the Cornhusker State Games 5k a week before. Fortunately, thanks to Mizuno and BibRave, I had some orange clothes and...
Healthy feet are important to every athlete. We must not forget to take good care of our feet. Sometimes, we forget to take adequate precautions to keep our feet healthy or take it for granted that our feet will be “fine”. But that’s unwise: it can...
Safety is a paramount concern for all of us when we exercise. Simple precautious and cautious steps that we take daily can keep us more safe on the roads and trails upon which we run, walk, and bike. Let’s focus today on the shirts and singlets (the upper body...
Happy Memorial Day! The unofficial beginning of summer (Yes, I know it’s still spring until June and we want you to be safe in spring too: that’s why this blogpost is transitional;). As we ease into more sunny, warmer, weather, more runners and athletes...
