Brian shares his two favorite “rice cake” recipes for fueling during long rides and runs!
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Eccentric Calf Stretch for Heel, Achilles and Plantar Fascia Pain
Categories: Ask the PT, Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources
The key is to create a slow stretch as the muscle and tendon lengthen, then off-load the tissues completely to return to the start position. Doing this, you will spare the muscle the work of lifting the body weight, while creating a stretch and just enough load to trigger the body’s tissue remodeling and healing mechanisms.
Recovery
Categories: Brian Beatty's Blog, Cycling Resources, Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources
Supporting the components of recovery accelerates the benefits of training, while ignoring the basics of recovery can negate the benefits of training. Sustained lack of recovery can even lead to overtraining syndrome where whole body degradation occurs and performance decreases. An important thing to understand about recovery is that the natural process of the body […]
Pace Team
Categories: Events, Running Resources
In search of a PR? Want to ensure you keep your effort steady during a challenging mid-race hill? The Balanced Movement / ATI Physical Therapy Pace Team is here to help you finish your race with the time you want — while offering encouragement, smiles, and fun along the way!
Recovery Zone at events
Categories: Cycling Resources, Running Resources
Our staffs of therapists and trainers can provide: foam rolling stretching soft tissue work trigger point work injury management cool down stretch & yoga answers to nagging ache & pain questions, promises of an even faster time next year! Complete your run, get your re-hydration & some food, then stop by the Recovery Zone to […]
Laurel Hill Preview
Categories: Brian Beatty's Blog, Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources
Prepare for the challenging (but oh-so-satisfying) Laurel Hill climb at the end of the Tarheel 10 & 4 Miler!
This course ride-through video will help familiarize you with the slope & landmarks so that you can glide up this last stretch of the run with confidence and finish strong.
Running Dynamic Warm Up
Categories: Brian Beatty's Blog, Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources
Here is a quick and comprehensive dynamic warm up for running. It incorporates proper muscle activation and dynamic stretch within the neuromuscular movement patterns of running so you can put your best foot forward before hitting the pavement or trail!
Quick Assessment of Aches & Pains
Categories: Brian Beatty's Blog, Cycling Resources, Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources, Training Program Coaches
Experiencing aches and pains after starting or increasing an exercise program? Not sure how to proceed? A simple way to asses the situation is to simply put a finger on where you feel the discomfort, then follow these “stop light guidelines”.
Running Treatment Rationale Webinar
Categories: Brian Beatty's Blog, Running Resources
Running Treatment Rationale Webinar by Therapy Network Seminars Originally presented March 31, 2016 by Brian Beatty Webinar overview: This course will focus on the clinical application of current research for running rehabilitation & performance enhancement. We will use an analysis of the basic biomechanical demands of running along with current research on running efficiency […]
Running Cool Down
Categories: Fleet Feet Training Groups, Running Resources
Tightening up after a run is normal. This dynamic cool down routine will help you leave that muscle tension at the end of your run instead of carrying it with you into the rest of your day. Use this as a base routine. It is designed to be quick, easy & comprehensive. Extend, repeat […]