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If you’re reading this newsletter, you are probably aware of the need for proper footwear, socks, and insoles for walking and running. If not check out our shoe fit video. I’d like to take a moment to remind you that taking care of your feet and legs before and after your workouts is also important!… Read Full Post >
While we’ve address this topic and related product a couple times on our blog, we haven’t really gone into too much depth on the performance benefits of proper hydration nor really touched on the wide variety of product developed to address hydration needs. As we, runners and walkers, consider the changing seasons and the prospects… Read Full Post >
Here’s to you, post-Chicago Marathon training program. I’m calling it my “Run if you want to, but it’s no biggie if you don’t” program. While some are gearing up for the Hot Chocolate race, a November marathon or an upcoming half-marathon, I did last weekend’s Pumpkins 5K and haven’t signed up for anything else. The… Read Full Post >
No matter what you are training for, 5k to ultramarathon, tapering is a fine balance of rest from running and honing a feeling of fitness. For those of you training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, it is time to think about your taper! As for the length of your taper and amount of… Read Full Post >
Last month we talked about the importance of proper nutrition before during and after activity for achieving your best. This month we will be exploring the myriad of techniques and tools you can use to get the most out of your muscles. Similar to nutrition, there are tools and techniques for your muscles before, during,… Read Full Post >
Have you seen runners out on the Lakefront path or at races wearing tight fitting compression socks or clothing (Mens | Womens)? Not all of these products are the same so it is important to know the benefits of compression and what you should be looking for in compression product. The benefits of compression products… Read Full Post >
Many of the aches and pains associated with repetitive sports like running, walking, swimming, and biking can be attributed to triggerpoints forming due to overuse. The Foam Roller, and Grid roller are two more tools to help. Myofascial compression (the compression of the connective tissue around your muscles) has been shown to create responses from… Read Full Post >
Entertaining thoughts of warming up in this Chicago summer may seem a bit strange however having a plan for warming up and understanding the fundamental principles can go a long way in preventing injury and promoting recovery. Most of us have heard that some sort of warm-up is important, however this process is not always… Read Full Post >
Coach Mike of Chicago Endurance Sports (@ChicagoRunning) joined us last Thursday for a lunch hour chat on Twitter. We have compiled all of the questions, & answers here for you to recap, or read for the very first time. Follow us on twitter to get the details on the next coaches chat on September 1st.
I have to admit, I am in love with Moji One. If you haven’t heard about Moji I recommend you check them out. Moji is the reason I instantaneously went from being a non icer to a (dare I say it), fanatical icer. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I run and I know that I should… Read Full Post >
