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Running Training: A Holistic, Evidence-Infused Philosophy

Running Training: A Holistic, Evidence-Infused Philosophy

by Chris Johnson PT Consistency and Moderation Reign Supreme. That's the bedrock of my training theme. Whether recovering from an injury or new to running, the initial goal is to have you run on non-consecutive days. It's also important you stay on top of wellness...

Taking The Plunge

Taking The Plunge

Why there’s never a better time than now to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit  I never anticipated that receiving a pin the size of a penny would spark my entrepreneurial journey, but that’s how it all started. Let's rewind to my days in New York...

6 Takeaways from Running an Impromptu Marathon

6 Takeaways from Running an Impromptu Marathon

How I ran a 2:50 marathon on a whim while staying healthy and in control throughout the race Race pic courtesy of the Eugene Marathon On May 1st, I completed the Eugene Marathon. While I've completed plenty of Ironman Triathlons, this was my first ever attempt at the...

How to Create a Pain Problem & Opioid Addiction

How to Create a Pain Problem & Opioid Addiction

I recently received a call from a young guy (late twenties), who was recommended by his friend to contact me as he was in need of acute post-operative rehabilitation following a recent knee menisectomy. Upon asking him, "What instructions were you given to manage your...

Metronome Marching & Return to Running

Metronome Marching & Return to Running

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13h4qmhEK3Q One of the many mantras that I recite in working with runners is that "Running is about rhythm and timing." Along these lines, If there was only one exercise that I could give to a runner following a running related...

Prone Extensions & Marching

This is a great drill that builds strength and endurance of the spinal extensors, which are pretty darn important when it comes to running. Furthermore, we can also incorporate a simple marching drill to further challenge trunk control. All...

Proximal Hamstring Training – Isometric Loading

Proximal Hamstring Training – Isometric Loading

https://vimeo.com/182263676 Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is a challenging and recalcitrant condition that runners and rehab professionals often encounter. Understanding load management principles and best current practices from a rehab standpoint is...

A & B Marching Drills

A & B Marching Drills

https://vimeo.com/180203758 The A & B March are preludes to the more advanced A, B, & C Skipping drills. I usually get folks acquainted with these before progressing to the skipping drills. The A skip is appropriate for nearly all runners while the B skip...

A, B & C-Skips

A, B & C-Skips

https://vimeo.com/180208061 One of the things that I routinely tell runners is that, “If you can skip you can run.” Along these lines, here are three classic skipping drills that I often incorporate into the late stages of rehab as well as into performance coaching...

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