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Cross Training Options for Runners

By nolimitsadminPosted on March 16, 2012Posted in TrainingTagged aquajog, crosstrain, jointhealth, running, triathlon

Cross-training is an important addition to your training plan–especially for single-sport athletes such as runners. The role of cross-training becomes even more important if you are injured or have a physical limiter that makes the repetitive motion and impact of running painful and potentially harmful. That being said, as we noted in a previous post,[…]

Isn’t all that training bad for your joints?

By nolimitsadminPosted on March 9, 2012Posted in Tips & Tricks, TrainingTagged jointhealth, running, triathlon

“How can an athlete best protect the joints while training?” This is a great question – and one that comes up quite frequently. Our joints are those areas where bones come together, which may be cushioned by cartilage, and supported by muscles, ligaments, and tendons (depending upon the type of joint). Regardless of the type[…]