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Load, Stabilize, Propel: The 3 Biomechanic Phases For Improving Running Economy. energy ground reaction forces running stride stablility Jun 08, 2023

This week I’ve been working on two things:

First, I am learning to solve the Rubik’s cube. I have the algorithm down. FINALLY! Now, I’m working on getting faster at it. I’ve watched one of the YouTube videos and I swear my hands physically will never be able to move that...

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How to run forever? Strength training, lifting and jumping!
Want to run forever? Lift and jump your way to better running! ground reaction forces jumping lifting running skills strength training May 10, 2023


"We don't stop running because we get old. We get old because we stop running."

-Christopher McDougall

 

I firmly believe in this quote. I would even add to it and say "We don’t stop running (and jumping, and lifting heavy things) because we get old. We get old because we...

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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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