I sat down and did a question & answer session with Mike Marsteller, founder of the HCM Foundation. You will be impressed to learn just how much his new organization has accomplished during it’s first year of existence. The people behind the scenes within this organization are very real and very caring individuals who are making a huge difference in people’s lives. HCM’s next big event is the FOX CHASE CANCER AWAY event on August 7th. By running this, you, too, can help make a difference.
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Earlier this year I had the opportunity to meet Chris McDougall, author of Born To Run, at the race expo the day before the St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley Half Marathon. Let me preface this by saying I am not a barefoot runner nor do I ever plan to run barefoot. I am quite happy running with my feet neatly tucked into my running shoes. My biggest fear would be stepping on something sharp and cutting open my tender feet. Another fear is how much it would change how I run. …
Improving core strength will allow you to run for longer without suffering from fatigue and will also decrease your risk of suffering an injury. Improving the strength of your core muscles will involve some time and effort, but fortunately it does not require any heavy weight work. This week’s training tip is brought to you by David Bracetty, head Cross Country coach at Muhlenberg College.