If you feel short of breath or get side stitches often while you’re running one problem you may be having is that you’re taking shallow breaths using your chest rather than using your diaphragm. If you can use your diaphragm muscle to pull down and help to fully fill your lungs, you’ll get better oxygen …
When I was Invited to The White House You read that correctly! This year I was lecturing at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in Las Vegas, NV on (big surprise here) running. Once the lecture was over I was asked by a representative from The White House if I would be willing …
Here’s a cheat sheet that you can print out or save for your continued use on all of the important components of your race day taper plan. See the article on tapering here, for more details, as well. Refined Run Taper handout Enjoy! – Kari
Some winters we have to deal with bitter cold, freezing wind, ice covered trails and lots of snow! It’s these winters that can make us stronger – as long as we train appropriately. Here are some suggestions for how to train outside safely and most effectively when the weather is working against us. If you …
The Refined Run Warm 12 is a dynamic warm up for runners, consisting of 12 easy to remember movements, working our way from your head to your toes! This dynamic warm up for running incorporates movements for all joints and muscles in your body that need to be loosened, activated, warmed and primed to support …
This Dynamic Warm Up routine (or Movement Prep routine) will make you a more efficient, pain free runner! Just do it for a few minutes right before you start running. Thanks!