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How to Prevent Back Pain Flare Ups

How to Prevent Back Pain Flare Ups

A few months ago I started working with a lady who was having recurring back pain A couple times a year, she would do something that would aggravate her back…
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The Best Ab Exercises for Runners

The Best Ab Exercises for Runners

A couple weekends ago I was at the Evanston Blink Fitness’s Member Appreciation Event  During the festivities, there was a Longest Plank competition I wanted to see how long I could hold…
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A Necessary Component of Healing

A Necessary Component of Healing

We’ve all heard the expression: insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result Given that definition, many injured runners are insane I hate to…
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Mastering Pace Discipline

Mastering Pace Discipline

Going on group runs is one of my all time favorite things to do I spend a lot of time with the Evanston Running Club and Precision Multisport (premier triathlon group). Both groups offer…
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Returning to Run After an Injury

Returning to Run After an Injury

If you’re on the mend of any running related injury or pain, you’re probably itching to get back to it Your pain is mostly gone now and you think it’s…
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The #1 Exercise for Traveling

The #1 Exercise for Traveling

When you think of traveling, what do you think of? New scenery? Trying new foods?Meeting new people?Taking pictures? These are all fun and enjoyable parts of traveling that everyone looks forward…
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Should you lift before you run?

Should you lift before you run?

Many of you reading this are already in some habit of doing some sort of cardio regularly Whether it be walking, running, cycling, or swimming, most of us find enough…
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Avoid Bird Attacks When Running Outside

Avoid Bird Attacks When Running Outside

Avoid Red Winged Black Bird AttacksThe group chat texts about Red Winged Blackbird attacks have begun For those new to outdoor running, the Red Winged Blackbird (pictured above) is an…
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Don't Set "False" Goals

Don't Set "False" Goals

The Shamrock Shuffle, Lakefront 10 miler, and now the Boston Marathon are all in the past 2024 races are underway and runners are running them Some are racing to finish…
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