by Brian Hawthorne, PT, DPT | Aug 17, 2022 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Running
Great cross country running is about endurance and speed. You may already be training with an effective mix of intervals, long distance, tempo, and fartlek workouts. But what about strength training? Did you know strength training can improve performance in long...
by Heather Graham, PT, DPT, CSMT, Cert. MDT | Mar 20, 2019 | Exercise, Running
Spring is coming, can’t you feel it? Daylights Savings is behind us and that means people all over the country are getting back into outdoor activities after taking the winter off. Everyone is hitting the ground running after months off, but you need to remember there...
by EXCEL Staff | May 5, 2017 | Exercise, Running
Charity runs are a great inspiration for many to take up a more active lifestyle. Who can resist the combination of raising money for your favorite cause and doing something good for your own health? And if you’re part of a team of your family, friends, or coworkers,...
by EXCEL Staff | Jan 20, 2017 | Exercise, Running
One of the most important concepts to consider when beginning a running program is the foundational basis of a strong core. One of the biggest pitfalls many runners fall into is simply lacing up their sneakers and just racking up the miles. If core strengthening in...
by EXCEL Staff | Nov 5, 2016 | Exercise, Running
The recent upswing in popularity of minimalist shoe running (a la “Born to Run”) has been promoting a drastic change in running shoe choices and running form. Minimalist shoes can promote more of a forefoot strike with endurance running, which could be a good or bad...
