Tips for Running a Marathon and Half-Marathon from World Record holder Des Linden
Running a marathon is not easy. First, you must train your body and your training. It takes months to prepare your body physically, mentally, and nutritionally. And you must train [...]
The Biggest thing an Athlete can do is Take Care of their Feet
If you are like me, your feet have taken a beating. After nearly 15 years of soccer, my feet have been through a war. Soccer cleats, as well as many [...]
The Importance Of Cross Training For Youth And High School Athletes
As sport’s seasons quickly become year-round, it can be easy to forget to make time for other activities. Especially ones that make us work in new ways. Spending an entire [...]
Coaching Tips for Middle School Track and Field Athletes
Coaching any sport takes time, dedication, and continued personal growth. Coaching is not for everyone, but with planning, organization, and a willingness to learn, it is a skill that can [...]
Do male athletes have eating disorders?
Male athletes live in an environment that can easily trigger disordered eating. Triggers include:
How To Fall Properly In Sports
Learning to fall appropriately reduces the chances of you getting hurt badly. It also teaches you to get up from the floor and back into the game.
Hamstring Pain Holding You Back?
If you are an athlete and don't spend time on your hamstrings, well, get to it!
Play Two (or More) Sports or Just One? Distinguishing What Works Best for You
It seems not long ago that high school athletes commonly lettered in two or more sports per year. Is it a bygone era? Or are today's student-athletes primarily focusing on [...]
6 Rules for Multi-Sport Success
Ask almost any strength coach, athletic trainer, or physical therapist, and they’ll likely say that playing multiple sports is far better for your athletic development than specializing in just one.
Does Mileage Win Medals?
“Mileage wins medals” is an old running adage. The problem is that for recreational runners, just relying on mileage to measure your progress can lead to stagnation and injury problems.