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Jun 18, 2018
4 min

Evolution, Running and Massage

As a runner, it is likely that you have been scoffed at because you choose something that includes discomfort and challenge with your fre...

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Kelly Coder

Oct 11, 2017
3 min

Postural deviations and pain in runners

This week's guest blog post is from Kelly Coder of Postural Foundations. Kelly is a postural and functional exercise specialist who works...

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Better breathing may be the key to better running

sarakotilalmt

Sep 27, 2017
2 min

Better breathing may be the key to better running

Every runner, whether you’re just starting out or have been running for many years wants to improve performance. You train harder, add mo...

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Piriformis syndrome, a really pain….in the butt

sarakotilalmt

Sep 1, 2017
3 min

Piriformis syndrome, a really pain….in the butt

Recently, I came across an Instagram post of a runner stretching out her glutes. The caption under the photo said how the pain in her but...

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How different surfaces affect running injuries

Sara Kotila, LMT

Aug 26, 2017
3 min

How different surfaces affect running injuries

A track, a trail, asphalt road, hills; they all have different terrain features, but does where you run matter?

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Stop foam rolling your IT Band to fix your knee pain.

sarakotilalmt

Aug 25, 2017
4 min

Stop foam rolling your IT Band to fix your knee pain.

We've all seen a picture like the one to the right, of some man (or woman) foam rolling the entire length of the outside of their leg and...

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How pelvic tilt influences hamstring tightness

sarakotilalmt

Aug 7, 2017
3 min

How pelvic tilt influences hamstring tightness

Your pelvis is the point for which every other structural issue in your body can be tied to.

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Should I get a massage before or after a race?

Sara Kotila, LMT

Aug 3, 2017
3 min

Should I get a massage before or after a race?

There's a lot of conflicting information floating around on the interwebs regarding when the optimal time to get a massage is and what t

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