Focusing On Form With Long Runs
Overall, I’m more than pleased with how my training has progressed and I’m chomping at the bit to get at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, now only less than 3 weeks away!
Running
The AlterG & Running Training – Week 4
I’m happy to report that, with the full lower extremity support that the treadmill provides, I was able to run 5.06 miles AND recover faster the next day. Whereas I ran 4.5 miles the week before with a high level of soreness and tightness the next morning, I was able to run 5.06 miles with soreness but minimal tightness and absolutely no morning-after pain whatsoever. And let’s be clear, I’ve NEVER run over 5 miles at once in my entire life!
Getting the Runner’s High in Week 3!
After my minor setbacks due to allergies in Week 2, I was anxious to see what week 3 of training for the United Airlines New York Half Marathon would bring. Part of my week was interrupted by the fact that I was travelling back to New Jersey from California in the middle of the week, so the long travel and subsequent adjustment back to east coast time effectively threw a wrench into my training for a day or two. But by the end of the week, I still managed to see major gains in both total length of run, diet, and energy levels overall!
Dealing With Training Setbacks in Week 2
After a great start to my training, I expected a little pushback to my running training in week 2 last week, but it didn’t come from where I expected it to. I actually started out with a great 2.5 mile walk/run to start out the week, but then it hit me…
My First Week Of Running Training
New year, new start, new possibilities. That’s how I look at running my first half marathon this March, the 2017 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. This is the biggest challenge that I’ve undertaken in quite a while, one that I am more than excited to tackle. I’ve spent 17 years training runners for these races, and it feels good to take on the task of running one myself.
Dr. James Is Running The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon!
I am very proud to announce that I am gearing up to run my first marathon, the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon!
After spending a long, 17+ year career in Physical Therapy training runners, I’m ready to go and try my hand at running a marathon myself! As I go through the whole process of training for this, my very first race, I will be documenting my progress weekly.
Last Minute NYC Marathon Tips
If you’re one of the runners that happens to be feeling perfectly fine and are just itching for the race to come on Sunday, here’s a few last minute tips that you may have forgotten about. Some are quite obvious, but the excitement of the race just might have you forgetting a few things here and there
Staying Cool: Running In The Heat
Running in the heat can really throw your body for a loop if you don’t stay properly hydrated. The common medical consensus is that running in the heat is much harder because your body is now using most of its energy to keep your body and skin cool.
Here are some hydration tips that I give all my outdoor runners
3 Essential Running Stretches
One of the most important ways to prevent running injuries is to stick to a good stretching program before and after a run. Having a few reliable stretches that you perform regularly can help you both warm up and cool down your muscles, allowing for a smoother recovery process. Here I’ll give a few tips on 3 stretches that I regularly recommend for my running clients.
Nutrition and Hydration Essentials For The Enthusiast Runner
Around this time of year, all my running clients begin to pick my brain regarding their own nutrition in preparation for race season. What I try to stress to everyone is the following: only a very small percentage of the running population can be considered professional runners. The vast majority of runners fall into the category of “The Enthusiast”.