Recovery Archive
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Stretching
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsSTRETCHING Done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility. Benefits include increased relaxation, increased body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and reduced muscle soreness and tension. Unfortunately, stretching is not always done properly. Therefore, the benefits are not always realized. Common mistakes include... -
Trigger Point Therapy
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsTRIGGER POINT THERAPY Trigger Point therapy is an effective injury prevention strategy, increasing muscle elasticity and functionality. It’s like doing your own deep tissue massage. Trigger Point therapy helps you gain a better appreciation of which muscles are tight and how to release them. IT... -
Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsYour body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the body, a whole... -
Heart Rate Tips
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsRecord your “true” resting heart rate. First thing in the morning, before rising from bed, take it for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Take it 3 or 4 times a week and note the lowest recording. It varies depending on how rested and calm... -
Half Marathon/Marathon Weekend Final Tips
Posted on April 29, 2011 | No CommentsYou Can Improve Your Performance During the Last 48 Hours Without Running a Step While the physical training has been done, you can significantly enhance the quality of your performance and how you will feel after your race by doing the right things and avoiding... -
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – DOMS
Posted on April 14, 2011 | No CommentsComment: Susan, Just wanted to let you know that my hips are really sore today (thursday). Must have been those princess steps!! Felt a little sore yesterday but more so today. Hope you have a wonderful trip and we’ll see you when you guys get... -
Susan’s Recovery Update: 3-20-11
Posted on March 20, 2011 | 1 CommentI received delightful news from Dr. Jones on the March 11 follow-up appt, a day over 10 weeks post-op, 6 weeks in a cast and 4 weeks in the boot. He said recovery was ahead of schedule and gave me the green light to begin... -
Injury Cycle
Posted on March 2, 2011 | No CommentsInjuries can be avoided when you discover YOU can alter the cycle that creates them. Hydration, proper recovery, massage, and rolling out with trigger point tools are all important pieces to the training puzzle. We want you to reach your goals. Taking care of your... -
Spring Clinic Begins
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Spring Women’s Clinic begins today. A big welcome to all the women who are registered, 117! And a huge thank you to all the group leaders! We couldn’t do it without you. I’m excited to get this one off the ground. And while there’s... -
3 Rules for Healthy Running
Posted on February 7, 2011 | No CommentsFor years, the Team GFR Training Programs have repeatedly reinforced these three simple rules for staying healthy. Follow them and your running will continue to improve over time and you will minimize your risk of getting injured. Here is a nice video reminder from Bart...