Running

March 6, 2013 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You

Whether you are running for fun or planning on becoming part of the Olympic team one day, it's vitally important to ensure that you are wearing appropriate and correctly-fitting running shoes. Too many runners make a poor selection due to a lack of understanding of their foot type, but with a little care and forethought, it is possible to select a pair of shoes that will enhance your performance without compromising the condition of your foot structure. Feet come in three main types, normal, flat and high-arched. After a bath or shower, take a look at your damp footprint on the...

August 10, 2012 In News, Running, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Run Faster: The 30-20-10 Interval Training Formula Brings Big Benefits to Runners

Tried Tabata Training check. HIIT training check.  Yasso  800 repeat Training check.  So what is new to write about when I am running out of time to find a new challenge in my cardiovascular workouts? Well I can now give gratitude to the Danish, not for their delicious desserts, but for their research on a new running formula called the 30-20-10 or the 10-20-30 interval training method. The best part is you can complete this intense workout in less than 35 minutes. And it can be a total calorie burning blast. Exercise researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in Copenhagen Denmark,...

March 2, 2012 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Tips For Running Your First Marathon

The 2011 Chicago Marathon along with the New York City race marked the start of the marathon season with more than 80,000 runners between the two races attempting to complete the 26.2-mile or 42.195 kilometers marathon distance, according to Huffington Post. Whether you are a walker or a runner, if you are interested in participating and completing a marathon, with the proper training and nutrition you will be able to finish the race. The first step is selecting the marathon in which you wish to participate. If this is your first marathon race, whether you are interested in walking it or...

May 27, 2011 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight, Uncategorized By Vancouver Health Coach

Treating Running Injuries With Prolotherapy

With the sun coming out and Spring in bloom, training season is already in full force as runners gear up for this summer’s races.  Sports injuries can get in the way of training and set back an athlete’s progress. Typical treatments for running injuries involve rest, ice, compression and elevation.  The RICE protocol is effective for alleviating acute inflammation, but it does not correct chronic joint dysfunction nor does it repair damaged connective tissue and cartilage. Many athletes are choosing prolotherapy as a treatment for their sports-related injuries.  Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that repairs weakened, stretched and torn ligaments and tendons,...

April 15, 2011 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

IT Band Syndrome: Solutions for Lateral Knee Pain

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (or IT Band Syndrome for short) is a common overuse issue that is related to lateral (outside) knee pain.  The pain often felt is a sharp pain located slightly above the knee joint and along the outside of it.  This will occur with long distance runners more than sprinters.  It is also common with military recruits, soccer players, skiers, cyclists, tennis players and adolescents going through a growth spurt. Without getting too scientific, the following is a breakdown of what is happening. When you repeatedly flex and extend your knee (think running or cycling), your IT Band will...

April 13, 2011 In Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Natasha Linton

Treadmill vs. Pavement Running

Running outside is fun and a nice change from the treadmill but requires that we be aware of our surroundings. Some of the benefits of running outdoors are; you can run anywhere, enjoy the scenery, get fresh air, and it’s generally more challenging as you expend more calories. Some prefer to run indoors while others prefer to run outdoors. Some pick where to run based on what’s more fun to them or what they have access to. There are specific differences between running on a treadmill and running out on the pavement. Here are some of the differences...

March 28, 2011 In Ask The Expert: Health & Fitness Advice, Fitness, News, Running, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Ask The Expert: How to Avoid Running Cramps

Ask The Expert is a health & fitness advice column. If you have a question for one of our Fitness Goop experts, please email [email protected]. This question was asked by Lori from Vancouver B.C, Canada. I am wanting to know why I get stitches in the side of my stomach when I go for a run. I have tried to keep running through the cramping, but they continue. A friend mentioned that it may be related to the way I am breathing while I run, if this is so, how should I be breathing to help eliminate these uncomfortable sensations?” Spring...