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The In-Season Strength Training Formula for Runners (FREE Webinar Replay)

July 23, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

Strength training is an important strategy for any runner. What’s necessary to consider is where you are in relation to your goal race in order to incorporate the best strength program that improves your running without increasing the risk of overtraining. More is never better and this is especially true during the “in-season.”

What is the in-season when most runners are typically training year round? This webinar will help you better understand that so you can follow a periodized strength training and running program to truly enhance your long-term results.

Recently, I held a FREE 60-minute webinar on the topic of ‘In-Season Strength Training Formula for Runners.’ Please watch this webinar replay and understand how you can incorporate a structured and specific strength training program to crush your next goal race.

In this FREE webinar replay, what you’ll learn is…

The rules of in-season strength training
The best exercises for runners
How to successfully navigate the taper
Q&A

I hope you enjoyed this webinar! Comment below or contact me directly if you have any questions or comments regarding this content. And, if you want to implement the best strategies possible while getting stronger, running faster, and become a more healthy version of yourself, click here to learn more about the Healthy Running and Functionally F.I.T. Programs.

Movement Strategies to Improve Your Range of Motion & Joint Health (FREE Webinar Replay)

June 24, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

When it comes to range of motion, most people are still resorting to outdated methods like traditional static stretching. As much as addressing individual muscles and muscle groups can be important, your range of motion training must also take into consideration the joint, brain & nervous system, and various other areas. This means a more well-rounded and detailed approach to see lasting results.

Recently, I held a FREE 60-minute webinar on the topic of ‘Movement Strategies to Improve Range of Motion & Joint Health.’ Please watch this webinar replay and understand how you can improve your range of motion in a more sustainable way once and for all. I’m confident this will shed some light on a different way to go about “stretching” to not only reduce tightness and increase range of motion, but positively impact how well your body moves and functions on a daily basis.

In this FREE webinar replay, what you’ll learn is…

The science behind range of motion
Will static stretching reduce your risk of injury?
How to preserve range of motion with Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)
Effective drills to expand your range of motion and movement capacity
Q&A

I hope you enjoy this webinar! Comment below or contact me directly if you have any questions or comments regarding this content. And, if you want to implement the best strategies possible while getting stronger, running faster, and become a more healthy version of yourself, click here to learn more about the Healthy Running and Functionally F.I.T. Programs.

Fireside Chat with Jill Merkel, RD – “RED-S and Nutritional Considerations for Endurance Athletes”

June 16, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

Welcome to the Fireside Chat! This series was designed to provide runners and the general population easy to absorb information regarding running mechanics, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention. As the series progresses, we will cover a myriad of topics and speak with different professionals in the health & running community.

In this 9th edition, we had a great conversation with guest, Jill Merkel, RD. Jill is a sports and women’s wellness dietitian in Nashville, TN.

Have you had a history of health issues and wonder if they could be from under fueling? Do injuries consistently set you back from performing at your best? Jill educates us on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and how it can have negative long-term consequences not only as an active individual but with basic physiological functions.

In this Fireside Chat, we covered a variety of topics, including…

How to know if you are fueling your body properly
What is RED-S?
Health & performance consequences, as well as warning signs of RED-S
How to address this and prevent it from occurring
Q&A

Click the video below to instantly watch the replay of this chat!

Did you enjoy this Fireside Chat and are interested in learning more about upcoming segments as well as high quality educational content for runners? If so, click here to join the Ignite Your Run private Facebook group. The Ignite Your Run group is a FREE community for runners to learn and interact in the journey to become the best version of yourself possible. You can also click here to view the resource page containing previous Fireside Chat’s and webinars.

Here are additional resources regarding today’s chat and how to learn more about Jill Merkel, as well as her nutrition services…

Website: www.jillmerkelrd.com
Email: merkel.jill@gmail.com

Thanks for watching!

By: Garrett McLaughlin, MS, ATC, CSCS, ART

Fireside Chat with Eva Solomon – “Endurance Racing State of the Union”

April 20, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

Welcome to the Fireside Chat! This series was designed to provide runners and the general population easy to absorb information regarding running mechanics, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention. As the series progresses, we will cover a myriad of topics and speak with different professionals in the health & running community.

In this 8th edition, we had a great conversation with guest, Eva Solomon. Eva is the Founder and CEO of Epic Races in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Epic Races is a multi-sport race management company that hosts fantastic events for endurance athletes.

Are you curious what changes to expect to your upcoming races as a result of COVID? Are you a first time racer who’s not sure what you are getting yourself into? Have you been running but want to learn more about biking and/or triathlon? If so, Eva covered all of those areas during the chat.

In this Fireside Chat, we covered a variety of topics, including…

Background and creation of Epic Races (1:58)
Safety & COVID protocols (8:28)
Tips for first time racers (15:40)
Why runners should consider triathlon (19:45)
Connect with Epic Races and Q&A (28:48)

Click the video below to instantly watch the replay of this chat!

Did you enjoy this Fireside Chat and are interested in learning more about upcoming segments as well as high quality educational content for runners? If so, click here to join the Ignite Your Run private Facebook group. The Ignite Your Run group is a FREE community for runners to learn and interact in the journey to become the best version of yourself possible. You can also click here to view the resource page containing previous Fireside Chat’s and webinars.

Here are additional resources regarding today’s chat and how to learn more about Epic Races, as well as their upcoming races…

Website: www.epicraces.com
Phone: (734) 585-7101
Email: Info@epicraces.com

Thanks for watching!

By: Garrett McLaughlin, MS, ATC, CSCS, ART

Core Training That Matters – How to Train the Foot, Core, and Breathing to Impact Running Performance (FREE Webinar Replay)

March 4, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

When it comes to strength and movement training, too often do we target areas in isolation assuming that stronger individual pieces will translate to better overall performance. This is especially I see when working with runners.

What most runners need to realize is that the body functions as an interconnected unit to stabilize, transmit energy, absorb force, and create efficient movement. You still need to target the individual pieces while also putting them together in a bigger movement pattern. This is especially true when it comes to the foot, core, and breathing.

Recently, I held a FREE 60-minute webinar on the topic of ‘Core Training That Matters – How to Train the Foot, Core, and Breathing to Impact Running Performance.’ Please watch this webinar replay and understand how you can look outside of the traditional “core” to other areas which improve stabilization and alignment of the system. I am confident it will change your thought process on how the smaller pieces should work together in order to maximize performance and reduce your likelihood of injury.

In this FREE webinar replay, what you’ll learn is…

Understanding the demands of running
- The foot
- The core & breathing
Isolated drills to address the foot and breathing
How to tie these individual areas into bigger movement patterns to impact your running
Q&A

I hope you enjoy this webinar! Comment below or contact me directly if you have any questions or comments regarding this content. And, if you want to implement the best strategies to improve your running, click here to learn more about the Healthy Running Program.

Fireside Chat with David Jennings, DPT – “Improving Mobility for Runners”

February 22, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

Welcome to the Fireside Chat! This series was designed to provide runners and the general population easy to absorb information regarding running mechanics, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention. As the series progresses, we will cover a myriad of topics and speak with different professionals in the health & running community.

In this 7th edition, we had a great conversation with guest, David Jennings. David is a physical therapist in Nashville, Tennessee with a wealth of knowledge in the orthopedic space, but specifically regarding running-related injuries.

Have you been suffering from lingering tightness and immobility? Do you want to improve mobility but don’t know how? David has you covered with some fantastic information that can be immediately applied to your situation.

In this Fireside Chat, we covered a variety of topics, including…

Background and experiences (1:05)
What is mobility? (2:32)
Conditions associated with immobility (5:30)
The take home message on stretching (8:10)
Is the muscle actually tight? And strategies to address muscle length (11:52)
Range of motion during running (20:40)
Things to check (27:23)
Q&A (31:39)

Click the video below to instantly watch the replay of this chat!

Did you enjoy this Fireside Chat and are interested in learning more about upcoming segments as well as high quality educational content for runners? If so, click here to join the Ignite Your Run private Facebook group. The Ignite Your Run group is a FREE community for runners to learn and interact in the journey to become the best version of yourself possible. You can also click here to view the resource page containing previous Fireside Chat’s and webinars.

Here are additional resources regarding today’s chat and how to learn more about physical therapy services from David Jennings…

Email: DavidJ@PerformancePTTN.com

Thanks for watching!

By: Garrett McLaughlin, MS, ATC, CSCS, ART