MORE On Running Biomechanics and Footstrike Patterns…
Dr. Kevin Kirby, DPM We recently had Dr. Kevin Kirby, DPM on our podcast (episode 47) to discuss all things running! Biomechanics, foot strike patterns, running shoe design and use, barefoot running,...
View ArticleBreaking News: Pursuit Athletic Performance to Open New Training Facility!
Breaking News: Pursuit Athletic Performance to open a NEW State-Of-The-Art Training Facility! Here it is, the exciting news we have been anxiously waiting to share with all of you: Pursuit Athletic...
View Article051: Talent, Training and Exploding Your Potential [Podcast]
[powerpress] Where does talent, in all its many forms, come from? Are we born with our own unique talents or can we develop them over time? And if we can “grow” and develop talent, how does that...
View ArticleRunners: Are You Injured? Here’s the Secret Solution You Need!
Don’t train through injury and don’t think wishing it away will solve your problem! And what IS that secret solution? (Drum Roll Please………) The “secret solution” is THE TRUTH…. …..which is something...
View ArticleAre You Addicted To Sugar?
Americans on average consume an incredible amount of sugar. Studies suggest that the average person consumes over 130 pounds of added sugar (much of it hidden) annually! Believe it or not, the...
View Article3 TIPS to Jumpstart YOUR Running This Fall!
Team Pursuit Ultra-Runner Deb Livingston, at the start of the “Trails To A Cure” trail race! Now that FALL is officially here in the northern hemisphere (or so it seems based upon those early morning...
View ArticleWould You Benefit From More Hip Mobility?
“If your mobility is compromised enough to make you compensate, the sensory input that you have to your reflexive behavior is askew—you have an overload of information or an underload of information....
View ArticleBe Careful WHO You Get Your Running Advice From…
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein “Caveat Emptor” – Latin for let the buyer beware [divider style=”0″] Hi Everyone! Coach Al here....
View ArticleMinimum Standards: Can You Hit “X” Of Something To Ensure “Y” Result?
Team Pursuit triathletes reviewing some basic skills at our fall 2014 “Re-Set Camp.” Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. On the heels of our “Team Pursuit” Re-Set Camp this past weekend, a team member emailed...
View ArticleMusings From Coach Al: What It Really Takes To Be Successful
“What a pity that so many people would rather believe their doubts and doubt their beliefts. Why don’t we just decide to have no doubts, and believe our beliefs! Fear and worry are just the misuse of...
View ArticleTeam Pursuit Athletic Performance: It’s Been A Banner Year!
TEAM Pursuit triathletes at the Timberman Half Ironman triathlon! 2014 was a banner year for Team Pursuit Athletic Performance. It isn’t just that we have expanded into a new training space on the top...
View ArticleMusings From Coach Al: Are You Ready?
“If people can make permanent decisions in their life regarding their choice of mate, religion, or political party, then they are equally capable of making permanent decisions regarding their food...
View ArticleAre Running Drills A Waste of Time?
Hi Everyone. Coach Al here. I often get questions from our team members and others about which running drills are best for improving form as well as “fixing” running gait issues. Today I decided to...
View ArticleStuck In Injury? Now Is The Time To Do Something About It!
It is now mid-February. Whether or not it feels like it (can you say 70+ inches of snow and counting, if you live in the northeast!), spring is right around the corner, and with it, the events you...
View ArticleTriathlon in 2015: The Challenge of Changing Beliefs and Perceptions
Coach Al on the run at the 2004 Hawaii Ironman World Championship Hey Everyone. Coach Al here. Thanks for joining me today. I want to to share with you today some thoughts on the challenge of changing...
View ArticleAre You Ready To Break The Cycle?
In response to a recent survey I sent out to some athletes on our mailing list, many told me how frustrated they are with an on again-off again running injury cycle. Quite a few also said they have...
View ArticleTriathletes: Swim Technique – The Two MOST Common Mistakes…
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein [divider style=”0″] Coach Al along with elite swim coach and Masters World Champion, Karlyn...
View ArticleCan You Be Better Than Your Best?
Coach Al sharing his positive vibe! Happy Friday! I thought I’d share a tidbit with all of you this morning, that has drawn some interest on Facebook… An ironman triathlete I coach, in her unending...
View ArticleDo Your Calves Ever Cramp When Swimming? Here’s Why!
There’s nothing like a painful calf cramp to ruin an otherwise enjoyable swim, ya know? They seem to happen at the worst times and very often, they’ll happen in our most important races. Frustrating!...
View ArticleDon’t Forsake Long Term Improvement for Short Term Gain
Coach Al sharing his positive vibe! Happy Friday! One of the benefits of having been a coach for so many years, is recognizing certain trends that are typical for developing triathletes, whether they...
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