Sarah was fed up with running. Every 8 weeks it was something else. IT Band pain, Piriformis Syndrome, knee cap pain, shin splints... Each time she thought she was in the clear something else would pop up and derail her training program.

What inevitably happens is that you go out for a run and you feel great. You're attuned to your exertion level and maybe you're even aware of your personal heart rate training zones. You're doing everything by the book. Yet, you continue to break down with an injury every 8-12 weeks! What's up??

With the Broad Street Run fast approaching (Did ya sign up??) it's time to consider who you might be up against. This is your competition. And list of people to avoid.

Consider the locomotion and movement patterns we use most often: Sitting, Rising from a chair (half squat), Walking, Running straight ahead. Then think about some of the common knee issues people face: IT Band Syndrome, Patellofemoral syndrome, (Exercise-induced knee pain in general). What's the link?

A client comes in and wants to run a half marathon, reduce her injury risk and, oh yeah, get rid of some bra flab. Without any further information other than the picture below, I'd like you suggest a few exercises.

Sharing your stated goal with others becomes the next step that will seal the deal. You are now bound to your goal and have moved closer to achievement.

Coming off of injury? Try this basic, but sound “return to training” plan. I believe it was renown running coach Dr. Jack Daniels who first recommended this increasing mileage pattern and it has served many of my clients well in the past.

Does it like to be thrust into 8 minute/mile pace right from the start? Does it like the monotony of the same pace for the duration of every run? Are you pleased with the results you've achieved from the workouts you run? Introducing The Feel Good Run.

A key ingredient in making a successful transition to better running form is calf strength, flexibility and, maybe most importantly, tissue quality.

What do running websites put out in terms of nutritional advice and content? Is it current? Or do they perpetuate the same old school advice that people have heard for years? Since a lot of people attempt to use running as a way to lose weight, it's important to make sure your dietary habits support your goals. So what's the deal with carbs??

Last week we discussed how you MUST prioritize your goals when it comes to training. The next question is: Do your training behaviors match your goals? Let's find out.

What if you've been training or running for a while, but can't lose any more body fat? Maybe you've hit a plateau and you're getting frustrated. Let's figure out how to make some progress on this!

Over the weekend had an opportunity to speak to an amazing group of women in Huntington Beach, CA. My goal was to offer a new or different perspective on movement and training. Here are 10 tips I covered in my talk. Enjoy!

I was recently asked to choose 3 problems many runners face and to offer a solution to those issues.

A professor stood in front of a class told his students to prepare for a pop quiz about time management. He then proceeded to pull out a big jar and place it on his desk. He then gently placed about a dozen large rocks into the jar one by one. When he ran out of space in the jar to place any more rocks inside he asked the class: ‘is the jar full?’

Who hasn't struggled at one time or another to figure out how to best dress for the conditions? Here's a quick guide to figuring it out.

As many of my clients have heard me say, “getting lean” and “staying lean” are two completely different things. Getting lean is like going on a trip. You get a map and you set off on a trip from point A to point B. Sure, you may encounter a few detours along the way, but generally you know where you're headed and you have a plan. It's often not easy, but if you just stay the course, you'll get there. So what happens when you arrive?