Run SMART client Don Strout pictured above with legendary coach Jack Daniels after setting a new PR at the Houston Marathon. Don finished in 3:45, a 12 minute personal best! In his last two marathons he has now shaved 34 minutes off his PR since signing up for private coaching.
Don works with Run SMART coach Vince Sherry. This is their 5th PR since they starting working together last summer.
We highly recommend checking out Dr. Marc Bochner’s injury prevention clinic next week to runners of all levels in the New York City (NYC) area. Last year we partnered with Dr. Bochner to develop a core strength/stability routine specifically designed for our clients and it has done wonders to keep our athletes healthy.
For more information see below or visit PrepareToCompete.com.
When: Thursday, January 26th
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Bochner Chiropractic & Sports Injury Care, 681 Lexington Ave., 5th Floor (between 56th/57th)
Cost: This is a FREE clinic! Limited to 10 participants. Bring running clothes for both indoor and outdoor exercise. Read the rest of this entry »
Big thanks again to @byBriannaTorres for this amazing testimonials video. Bri interviewed some of our guests this past summer at our running retreat. Hear what they had to say and come join us this Winter in Scottsdale! Don’t let the cold get your training down!
We’re very excited to announce that Ann Alyanak (pictured above representing the U.S. in the marathon at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan) is our most recent addition to the Run SMART private coaching staff. Ann not only brings another impressive athletic resume to our staff, she has a strong background both academically and through her experience as a former Division I college coach. Read more about Ann’s resume below and make sure to cheer her on this weekend in Houston as she competes in her second Olympic Trials in the marathon!
Coach Jack Daniels talks about how years of scientific studies led to his famous training methods and the creation of our unique training plans service.
Join us at the Run SMART Retreat this winter in Scottsdale, AZ from February 26th to March 2nd, 2012. Our six-day “running vacation” seeks to develop the complete marathon runner.
Our winter retreat is designed for anyone training for a spring marathon or looking to learn more about how to train properly for a marathon in general. With average highs reaching 77 degrees, Scottsdale offers a perfect backdrop to help you escape your winter training at a critical time in your marathon build-up.
Plantar Fasciitis, a runner’s nightmare, can ruin your training for a long time if not diagnosed properly and treated quickly. This article from Dr. Marc Bochner, our partner on strength and injury prevention, provides great insight as to why runners develop this injury, how to prevent, diagnose and treat it effectively.
For acute pain, treatment should start with ice massage, which can help decrease any inflammation or swelling, and heel cushions, which can reduce contact pain when walking (put in both shoes to keep equal leg-lengths). Self-massage of the tight fascia, and arch or calf muscles can help. The arch can be done by rolling the foot on a golf ball for 20-60 seconds, especially first thing in the morning before getting out of bed, as the fascia usually shortens overnight. Stretching of the achilles and calf can be performed seated on the floor by using a towel to gently pull your foot towards you. Keeping your foot turned in slightly (supination) will reduce tension on the plantar fascia. Read the rest of this entry »
Run SMART client KC Cohen set a new 15k PR this past weekend at the New York Road Runner’s Ted Corbitt 15k in Central Park. KC finished in 1:08:12 (7:20 per mile), 31 seconds faster than her previous best for this distance set back in 2005! [Full Results]
“KC is just getting back to normal training after a little post-Chicago Marathon break.,” said her coach Brian Rosetti. “This was a nice bonus considering we were only looking for a long steady effort to prepare for the Manhattan Half next month. She stuck right to the game plan going out in 7:28 bringing her splits down the whole way with a solid last mile of 7:06!”
Run SMART client Don Strout set his fourth PR under Run SMART at the 2011 MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. He finished in 1:42:24, just over four minutes faster than his previous best. [Full Results]
Run SMART coach Vince Sherry talked about the most encouraging part of Don’s race, “Don dropped his fastest split (7:28) in the last mile, which was faster than the pace he averaged in his last 10k race.” That’s a great sign! We’re looking forward to seeing more from Don soon.
Dr. Marc Bochner of Bochner Chiropractor and Sports Injury Care in New York has written many smart articles on injury prevention/treatment so we’re going to share some of our favorites over the next few months. He helped us put together a very effective and appropriate strength and stability routine for runners that goes out to all of our private clients so we have a lot of trust in him on these issues.
First up, Beware The Hazards Of NSAIDS.
Pain should be considered a warning sign, whose cause is to be investigated. Covering up your symptom of pain with medication can lead to more serious injury. New research has revealed that many overuse injuries aren’t even inflammatory in nature! Many tendon injuries have been found to involve degeneration of the collagen material making up the tendon, with no inflammatory cells present on biopsy. This is called tendinosis, not tendinitis, and will not be helped by trying to limit inflammation. In fact, Advil and the rest of the over-the-counter drugs may even delay healing of connective tissue and muscle, even though you may feel less pain.
"I've enjoyed a giddy three years of PR after PR as a newbie masters runner. I was initially skeptical about remote coaching (don't coaches stand at the finish line with a stopwatch?)" - Everett H.
