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Running Patient Keeps You In the Sport and WILL Reward You…In Time ;)
Running is wrought with the ‘two steps forward, one step backward’ tests and trials. I’d call it logic, but let’s be honest, most runners lost all logic about 5,000 miles ago. Progress forward is HARD fought, once you’ve been running … Continue reading
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One Hot Mother Psoas. “Shut Your Runner Mouth!” ;)
It seems like the running community has been on fire recently, or maybe it’s just their psoas muscles that have been on fire. The psoas; yes, I just like writing and saying this term, try and rattle that one off … Continue reading
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Lights, Camera, Action…Core and Flexibility!! Video demonstrations for your running and entertainment
Turns out this runner is taking herself to Hollywood to become a movie star! If you believed me even for a second then I’m sorry. However, to make it up to you I will let you point at laugh at … Continue reading
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The Imbalanced Runner: Pinpoint your weaknesses and avoid injuries
Every runner is imbalanced. I’m not talking mentally (although we’ve all got our quirks!) but physically; your body isn’t two perfect mirror images between right and left, some muscles are naturally stronger than others, some areas tighter and others looser. … Continue reading
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Hip Flexibility Drills: Why runners should channel those Latin dancers (Also the Road ID Winner)
While being quarantine to the elliptical I’ve made it my mission to watch every bad movie sequel possible; it’s been so long I’ve long ago burned through the good ones…hehe. Anyways, today on the agenda was ‘Dirty Dancing Havana Nights’…and … Continue reading
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In My Mind I Dance Like a Swan — And Am Super Flexible
Well, at least I know where all the flexibility and coordination went in my family… actually it’s never been a secret. So I spent the night watching my little sis’s dance show and while I may be biased, I’ll say … Continue reading
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All About the IT Band — Regular Upkeep to Avoid Troubles
It’s IT. The Illiotibial Band runs along the outside of your thigh, from the top of your hip (the iliac crest, that bony ridge) and down to your knee. With runners the IT Band is a common malady and I’ll … Continue reading
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Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!