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How to breathe when runnning
Why proper breathing is important in running and how to do it! breathing exercises and drills running skills May 30, 2023

I’ve been sitting behind this computer quite a bit more than normal these past few days putting all the finishing touches on the behind-the-scenes stuff for Women’s Running Academy (WRA). My last big task for the week in that regard is putting the finishing touches on a bonus...

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Chronic Tightness of Muscles, Stiffness, Stability and Safty
Stiffness, Stability, and Safety. Understanding Chronic Tightness and How to Fix It calves chronic tightness exercises and drills hamstrings pelvic floor rotation stablility strength training May 23, 2023

 

Is This You?

 After posting this I received many comments saying:

“Thats me.”, “I feel seen”, “Yes, help!" So let's expand on this. 

The body needs stiffness, stability, and safety (all 3 plus awareness of the body in space). Being loose...

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Alison Marie Helms, PhD

Women's Strength and Running Coach

​I'm a NASM certified personal trainer, UESCA certified running coach, pregnancy/postpartum corrective exercise specialist, running enthusiast turned strength training advocate, and creator of the Women's Running Academy. I am on a mission to help women train with confidence through, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

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