Most of you know that I have a very storied past with running and injuries. In my early days of running in college and the years following, I battled everything from bursitis to Achilles tendonitis to foot pain to a hamstring injury to hip pain and more. It was so frustrating that at one point [...]
stretching
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5 Dynamic Stretches You Should Do Before Every Run to Prevent Injuries
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12-Minute Post-Workout Yoga Flow Video
January 24, 2018 { 31 comments }I have received so many requests for yoga videos over the years and given how much I teach, I haven’t done a super great job delivering on that! Today I have a post-workout yoga flow video that’s just 12 minutes and something you can easily tack onto the end of your workout (or workday!) to [...]
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The Best Band Assisted Hip Stretches {Video Tutorial}
August 29, 2014 { 13 comments }I have another mobility post for you today that is HEAVEN for the hips. Get excited! I like to use resistance bands for stretching because they allow you to passively stretch. That means you can use the band to support your weight and hold the stretch so that you can full relax into what you’re [...]
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Band Assisted Hamstring, Hip and Groin Stretches {Video}
July 26, 2014 { 15 comments }Mobility work and stretching is an important part of what I do with my clients as a trainer and CrossFit coach. Each workout begins with dynamic stretching during the warm up and end with more static stretching and mobility work. I can’t tell you how much incorporating this into my own workouts has helped me [...]
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Video Post: Early AM Workout Nutrition, Packing Gym Bags, CrossFit Recovery and More
April 12, 2013 { 17 comments }Happy Friday! Happy Friday! Wait, let me say it again…happy Friday! Thank you so much for the amazing feedback on yesterday’s post. I’ve said it so many times but I feel so grateful to have this space where we can all share and contribute. Your feedback and openness touches my heart. Seriously. It has been [...]
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10 Minute Stretch Video
January 21, 2013 { 18 comments }***If you signed up to participate in the 26 random acts project…your random acts are DUE TO ME ASAP!*** Okay, yoga Monday officially kicks off today! I put together a 10-minute stretch video for you that is great to stretch it out post run or workout or just anytime you feel tight and need a [...]
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Deep Stretch At MOGA Yoga
December 13, 2012 { 11 comments }I really enjoyed reading your responses to my “On Showing Up” post. They were very thought provoking and insightful. I will be responding to all of them and also writing a “Part 2” post because I have a lot more to say about the topic. I also appreciate the concern and kind words about my [...]
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Focus On Mobility
December 4, 2012 { 64 comments }I try really hard not to whine and complain on my blog. Especially when I am fighting a long-term battle with something. That said, I’ve been in an epic battle with my body over its willingness to run. If you’ve been reading for a while you have probably noticed how little running and racing I’m [...]
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Three Yoga Poses for Every Runner
October 11, 2010 { 21 comments }Several months ago I created a list of topics that I wanted to blog about. One of these topics was the most beneficial yoga poses for runners. If you’ve read the “About Jen” section of this blog, you know that I started practicing yoga over a year ago hoping that it would help with running [...]