Tag: Ultramarathons
Listen: The Strength Running Podcast: Yoga for Runners: All You Need to Know
I had a great chat with Jason Fitzgerald of the Strength Running podcast (and strengthrunning.com) about yoga for runners: the ins, the outs, the dos, and the don’ts. Jason came to yoga as an experienced runner via one of the more vigorous entry points, Bikram yoga. We discussed what kinds of yoga are appropriate for…
Newly Certified: Dr. Cheryl Martin
Meet Cheryl Martin, one of the newest certified Sage Yoga for Athletes teachers. It was a treat to work with her as she moved through the training—her skill set is unique and inspiring. As an emergency physician and ultrarunner, she knows the value of yoga to keep you grounded in every situation. Scottish by birth, Cheryl…
Read and Watch: 8 Yoga Poses for Injury-Free Running
The September issue of Runner’s World includes my favorite go-to core routine. I like to say it’s just enough to make you feel like you can check off the “I did my core!” box for the day. Including these a few times a week after your runs will help you stay balanced and ward off injury—and…
Restorative Yoga for Stage Racing—or Life
Got a stage race in your future, or a distance relay? Coach Ian Torrence has some useful advice for you at iRunFar.com. I made some suggestions of three restorative yoga poses to help you unwind, unclench, and prepare for bed. Read them here. For more on recovery, see The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery. For a follow-along restorative…
Listen: Runner Academy Podcast
I had a lovely conversation with Matt Johnson of the Runner Academy podcast. He asked wonderful questions in our discussion, which ranged from yoga to racing and beyond. You can stream or download the podcast directly from the Runner Academy site or in iTunes. Side note: if you look at the stellar roster of previous guests of…
Download: Form Cues
I had a glorious run today, listening to the sound of my breath and my feet and the breeze in the trees. Occasionally I remembered to tune up my form. By the end of the run, I had an idea to capture that voice in my head, so I made you this present: a few form cues…
Listen: Another Mother Runner Podcast on Racing Wisely
It’s always a fun conversation on Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell’s Another Mother Runner podcast. I joined them to discuss Racing Wisely, intention and goals, and smart pacing. I suggested they need to be lazy and stubborn; in exchange, they somehow pegged me as Shirley from Laverne and Shirley. Maybe worse things could happen—Shirley had…
Download Now: Racing Wisely
It’s here! At least, the e-book is: you can achieve instant gratification toward long-term satisfaction in your sport by downloading the e-book edition of Racing Wisely. It’s just like the print copy will be, without taking up space or trees. For Kindle, visit Amazon. You can also read online using Kindle. For all other versions (Apple iBook,…
Download: Racing Wisely Documents
Racing Wisely, my latest book—available soon!—helps you think through every aspect of race day, from choosing the right goal race to packing. The questionnaires, worksheets, and checklists below are explained in full detail in the book, but I’m sharing them with you now in hopes they will be useful as you focus your goals and plans. Here…
Coming Soon: Racing Wisely
Thanks to all of you for sharing with such self-effacing good humor your stories of race-day disasters! Several of them are featured in my new book, Racing Wisely, which will be available in mid-August. (Sign up for my newsletter, or follow me on Twitter or Facebook, to be notified the moment the book is available.)…
“Race” Report: Francesca’s Unvitational Forty-Miler
As I alluded to in my Active Yogi post today but didn’t explain clearly on social media, even as I was posting photos last weekend, I traveled to Memphis last weekend for a special event: Francesca’s Unvitational Forty-Miler. (Unvitational, as virtually no one wants to be invited to run 40. And for the acronym FU40.)…
Impromptu Post-Long Run Recovery
Steps to recover from your long run: 1. Cool off your legs. 2. Consume a post-run snack rich in carbohydrates. 3. Get off your feet. For more: The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery