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Injury Prevention for Runners (FREE Webinar Replay)

September 1, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

Injury prevention is a hot topic in the running world, and for good reason. Runners are searching for the best strategies to stay injury-free and thriving within the sport. But, is preventing injury actually attainable?

In this webinar, I presented on the topic of injury prevention by thoroughly reviewing the research. What I found was a lot of conflicting information compared to what is commonly seen around the running community. It’s my hope that you will use this to be more objective and fine tune your program to create the best results possible.

What you’ll learn is…

The most common running-related injuries
Which risk factors are associated with injury
Important injury prevention tactics and their effectiveness
- Foam rolling
- Static stretching
- Strength training
The role of footwear in reducing your injury risk
Q&A

I hope you enjoy this webinar! Click here to set up your FREE phone consultation to understand how to individualize these strategies to your needs and learn more about the Healthy Running Program.

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

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

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.

Core Training for Runners (FREE Webinar Replay)

February 21, 2021 · by Garrett McLaughlin

The core is an important but often poorly targeted area. It’s not that runners are neglecting the core altogether because most know it’s value… it’s just that so many are going about it the wrong way which creates limited results.

Over the years, I have seen so much emphasis on strengthening the muscles of the core with traditional exercises. This is needed to a degree, but running requires stabilization more than anything else. Therefore, a specific approach must be executed to actually build the core in a way which translates to better running performance and injury reduction.

Recently, I held a FREE 60-minute webinar on the topic of core training for runners. It’s my hope that you use this content to better understand the key components of core training to positively impact your running in the months and years to come. I am confident it will change your thought process on how a simple and progressive stabilization routine will allow you to run on all cylinders.

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

What is the core? (5:05)
Functional requirements of running at the core (9:57)
Important training principles (14:23)
Types of core training (20:27)
The best core exercises for runners (27:14)
Q&A (54:24)

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