>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods In reading the latest Freelap Friday Question and Answer Blog I noticed that John O’Malley, a successful high school distance coach in … [Read more...] about Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners
Injury Prevention
Be Proactive, Not Reactive With Your Injuries
The biggest problem with injuries is that you probably do not care about them until you are hurt. It is much more fun to watch highlights then it is to pop on YouTube and learn a bit more about your hamstring and how it works. The culture when it comes to injuries and healthcare, is to be reactive … [Read more...] about Be Proactive, Not Reactive With Your Injuries
Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
I wrote about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns and wanted to shed some insight on the two different models, one with Heart Rate capability, and one without. In December 2017, the difference between the 2 models was about £25 or $30USD. So I decided to wear BOTH … [Read more...] about Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
Let me start with the obvious: Sleep is the cheapest form of Recovery and Regeneration. No pill or food can replace this. And yet, people neglect this. People abuse it. And that means poor performances, increased chances of injury, foggy brains and un-productivity, post-lunch crashing, bad … [Read more...] about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
My Favourite Stretch – The Elevated Pigeon Pose
Do you suffer from lower back pain? Sciatica? Or how about an imbalance in the hips, by possibly a tight periformis? I've always used the word "checking", not stretching, to determine if my muscles (and tendons) are ready for racing. Or high intensity sprinting in practice. If I "check" and I … [Read more...] about My Favourite Stretch – The Elevated Pigeon Pose
The Running Footstrike Debate: Landing Heel-Toe, Midfoot, or Forefoot?
Here is another common question I get asked by email: How should my feet land when I run? The answer is, it depends on: speed (and stride frequency) your body type (and weight!) surface The recent explosion in barefoot running and minimalist running shoes has changed the … [Read more...] about The Running Footstrike Debate: Landing Heel-Toe, Midfoot, or Forefoot?
7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
Below is a Q&A with Derek Hansen, the founder of Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stimulation devices. Click here for more information on the SpeedCoach EMS. Question 1: First of all, I understand you recommended the Globus system on freelapusa.com. Why do you simply prefer that device? … [Read more...] about 7 Questions for the Globus SpeedCoach Electrical Muscle Stim Units
Performance Therapy with Dan Pfaff and Jana Pittman
As I mentioned in yesterday's article, Interview with Dan Pfaff with Mike Hurst, Dan held several half-day seminars and workshops in Australia. Jana Pittman is best known for her Gold medal victories for 400mH at the 2003 Paris World Championships and 2007 Osaka WC. Pittman also belongs to an … [Read more...] about Performance Therapy with Dan Pfaff and Jana Pittman
What exactly is Active Recovery?
What is active recovery? Have you ever had one of those killer sessions and thought this is going to hurt tomorrow? You know the ones where you can trouble ahead. Feel the lactic pumping into your legs. Photo credits: Copyright Usain Bolt Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) peaks anywhere … [Read more...] about What exactly is Active Recovery?
What is the Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)? Part 2
Click here for What is the Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)? Part 1 As a chiropractor and musculoskeletal practitioner, I see pain over the lateral thigh as a common presentation. Often in either runner, cyclist or people who regularly exercise, many turn to their foam roller to reduce pain and … [Read more...] about What is the Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)? Part 2
