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5 Ways Life Is Better Without Joint Pain
When clients come in the door with joint pain, they often don’t have much hope. They arrive not very optimistic that we can even help them, often having tried physical therapy in the past. In fact they tell us time and again – “I have tried EVERYTHING!” Nearly...
How to Loosen Up Stiff Joints and Prevent Pain
Severe, sharp pain in our joints or back will stop us in our tracks. It’s a sign something serious is going on . . . and we better pay attention! However, more often our active clients biggest complaint is just feeling stiff. It’s usually worse in the morning and...
Keep Your Body Feeling Great This Fall
Despite what the 80-degree afternoons may tell you, it is Fall here in the Mid South. It won’t be long before the temperatures become a lot cooler and the days even shorter. Just this morning during my walk, the street lights were still on and the air felt brisk....
Friday Foodspiration: Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Quick, healthy, and hearty breakfasts can be hard on school days. Overnight oats is an easy answer. Do all the measuring at night and pop it in the microwave in the morning. The coconut sugar is the perfect substitute for the typical brown sugar used in oatmeal,...
How to Stop Running in Fear After an Injury
This comment came in from a member of a local running club, wanting to know how to find the confidence again to run after an injury: “I liked your recent blog post on knee injuries, and I’m doing what you suggested. I’m continuing to train, but a lack of confidence...
5 Steps to Get Back to Running After an Injury
“I hurt my ankle a month ago, and want to know how long it’ll take to get back to running. It’s frustrating to not know if it’s safe to run again.” This is a question we get asked often and let me first say, I get the frustration! When an injury hits you and you...
Friday Foodspiration: BLT Zoodle Salad
Who doesn’t love a BLT? Salty bacon, sweet tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. . . You won’t even miss the toasted Wonder bread with toasty pine nuts to top it off. I really enjoy this combination, but I have to say this pesto would be great on other things as well. Maybe...
Get Out Of Your Running Rut Today and Enjoy Your Run Tomorrow
Eventually, most runners fall into is something called a “running rut.” Has this ever happened to you? You start a running program for a few weeks, or even months, and feel great about it. You almost can’t imagine life without it! But then, all of a sudden you find...
Friday Foodspiration: Roasted Greek Vegetables
This is a great end of summer side dish to add to any meal. So easy, my 7 year old made it as part of her “I did it myself” meal. She learned oven safety, how to measure seasonings, and some veggie chopping skills. We served this side with grilled steak, but you...
5 Tips for Training in the Mid-South Heat and Humidity
August is a month of intense training for many runners preparing for a fall marathon or cross country season. Unfortunately, in the mid south, August also means high temperatures and unbearable humidity. You will be dripping with sweat before you get to the end of...