Today is National Running Day. And while this is not a “Hallmark holiday” and does not meet the U.S. government’s standards to give the nation off, it is a day where we get together to celebrate what we love to do…run. And whether you are tall or short, old or young, fast or slow, aContinue reading “National Running Day – Top 5 items to get you started”
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Birthday Reflection
Today is my 39th birthday. I am the only son of Roger and Cathy Green and the oldest child (my little sister, Elise, is three years younger). I’ll bet when my parents had me, they wondered what I would do as I grew up the same way that my wife, Jill, and I wonder what ourContinue reading “Birthday Reflection”
The Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark
I am humbled to call Dr. Mark Cucuzzella a friend. Mark and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet in 2011 at a specialty running meeting hosted by Newton Running in Boulder, Colorado (yeah, I know…real tough place to have a meeting). (I’m pictured here with Jay Dicharry and Dr. Mark. We had just run up FlagstaffContinue reading “The Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark”
You Have To Crawl Before You Can Walk
We have all heard that expression used in a number of different ways – attending to small work details to build towards larger ones, a golfer practicing his putting before hitting the driving range, and then literally, a baby learning to crawl before he can walk. Last night, I participated in an activity for theContinue reading “You Have To Crawl Before You Can Walk”
Dynamic Warm-up from a Pro
Many of you think that we are not in the same league as a professional distance runner. And you are right. They have a different life – they eat, sleep, and run. But we can learn from them and adapt it for our lives and become better at what we enjoy doing – running. IContinue reading “Dynamic Warm-up from a Pro”
Being at the Boston Marathon
BQ To the non-runner, this might not seem like a significant abbreviation. But to those of us non-Olympians that aspire to “running greatness”, being a Boston Qualifier might be as close as we get to achievement on a grand stage. Except for the Olympics and some championship races, the Boston Marathon is the only U.S.Continue reading “Being at the Boston Marathon”
Give Me a Break! Discussion with Dr. Ryan Green on Trail Runner Nation
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW (a new window will open the podcast page on TRN for your listening pleasure) Dr. Ryan Green is a certified athletic trainer and holds a doctorate in kinesiology. He is a father, husband, runner and cancer survivor. He recently discovered the benefits of taking a running break. We covered theContinue reading “Give Me a Break! Discussion with Dr. Ryan Green on Trail Runner Nation”
April 2014 Running Times article
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella from the Natural Running Center, physical therapist Trent Nessler with ACL: Accelerated Conditioning and Learning, and I put together this easy warm-up sequence for those that are tight on time, but still want to get a quality multi-move warm-up. Do it a few times and it becomes second nature. Your muscles and jointsContinue reading “April 2014 Running Times article”
Dr. Ryan Green: The Shoe Doctor on Trail Runner Nation
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW (a new window will open the podcast page on TRN for your listening pleasure) Ryan Green, Ph.D., ATC has directed his mental prowess into the running shoe. Ryan Green is the managing partner at Varsity Sports, a specialty running store with three locations in Louisiana. He holds a Ph.D. in kinesiologyContinue reading “Dr. Ryan Green: The Shoe Doctor on Trail Runner Nation”
Definition of me
I’m not different than any of you. I have a family, a job, and hobbies. The only thing that might differ me from you is that I have had different opportunities in life that I have taken advantage of. I am not ashamed to say that. I have a wonderful, caring wife that I pursuedContinue reading “Definition of me”
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