Author: Brian Beatty, PT, CFP
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2025 Training Camps
Come explore, train and learn in western NC Bike, Hike or Run Supported small group training runs with a focus on vert for mountain races. Comfortable and convenient lodging, camaraderie, recovery and trail education. Let us do the adventure planning while you do the running, biking, or hiking. As a group of coaches, PTs and…
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Running Gait Analysis Video Guidelines
We now offer online running form analysis! Grab a friend to help and read on for guidelines on how to film yourself running.
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Calming the Nervous System
Live Zoom Class – Wednesday’s 5:30 Starting Wednesday 4/22, Karen will be teaching live via Zoom. Attendance will be charged against current class passes. The Zoom class will open at 5:15, and you’ll be in the Waiting Room first (a security measure) then we will admit you to the class. This will allow folks to…
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Running Plyometric Workout
Intelligently incorporating plyometric drills into running can help build speed, efficiency and tissue durability. This workout goal is to have a smaller number of exercise reps, (we use 60 in this workout) and focus on generating maximum explosive power on each jump repetition.
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Finding Your Running Flow
These routines were inspired as a way to prepare for optimal performance in at a race event. Most of us could use something to smooth out the pre-race jitters, mental chatter, and taper tantrums.
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Core Corner: Single Leg Squat Cone Touch
The objective of this move is theoretically simple, but realistically challenging exercise is to refine your control when on one leg so that your energy expenditure in running goes toward moving you forward, not just holding you upright.
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Simple Quick Oatmeal Mix
A quick and easy and travel-friendly pre and post-activity food!
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Maximizing an Event Specific Training Plan
Goal events (Marathon, Half-Marathons and Ultras of all terrains) give us focus and motivation. We create specific run training programs for the event and put in the miles in a specific and thoughtful manner. Rarely does the same focus and preparation carry over into how we prepare our bodies for, and recover from, the training…
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Returning to Activity: How Much is Too Much?
“No Pain, No Gain” may be an effective marketing slogan, but it is NOT the smartest way to rehabilitate an injury.
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The Pelvic Clock Exercise: Controlling the Pelvis from the Hips
The ability to control your center of gravity (which is located in your pelvis) from your hips is foundational skill for everyday life, athletic performance and the health of your hips and spine. Follow along with this “pelvic clock” exercise video and see what you can learn!