It NOT About The Plan.

by | Aug 26, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Stability

  Recently, at a race where I was volunteering, I was chatting with a fellow runner. A week earlier he had finished his second 100-mile ultra. He was feeling very good about having finished, and why not? Much like finishing an Ironman, getting to the FINISH line...

Four TIPS For The Aging Endurance Athlete (Hint: Yes, You Can Still Keep Playing!)

by | Sep 25, 2014 | Authentic Movement, Core Stability and Strength, Elastic Return, Functional Strength Training, Injury, Mobility, Mountain Biking, Musings from Coach Al, Recovery, Running, Running Injury, Stability

Today, more than ever, athletes are performing at a high level well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond! How are they doing it? How do I (a nearly 60 year-old endurance athlete/coach with 40+ years of training and racing in the legs) maintain the ability to keep...