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Common Running Technique Errors Limiting Your Performance

There’s nothing like the surge of endorphins post-run, sweat dripping as you reflect proudly on your hard work. But have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of your runs?  Maybe you have your annual knee flare-up that keeps sneaking back in. Perhaps you’ve suffered from a running-related injury in the past and can’t seem to figure out...
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Five Keys to Healthy Running

Ending your hectic workday with a long run can be the best way to destress. Consistency of training is important no matter what your current running goals. The worst way to sideline your progress is a training injury. It’s no surprise this is a hindrance to your performance. We’ve outlined five keys to healthy running. We believe these are vital...
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Finding a Good Sports Physical Therapy Clinic

Finding a good sports physical therapist is key to rehabbing an injury and getting back to the sport you love. With the right rehab team and plan in place, we can reduce the risk of re-injury. In addition, we can work on strength & mobility limitations, which can drastically improve performance specific to your individual sport. At Onward, we specialize...
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Strength Training for Runners

Huge shifts have happened in the running world in recent years. Contrary to traditional beliefs, we now know how important strength training is for running performance. The problem is that most runners don’t perform challenging enough strength work to get anything out of their cross-training. They do squats, lunges, etc., but never progress the weight with these exercises. Instead, they...
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Running Postpartum

For endurance athletes, getting back to running postpartum is a huge goal. Having a child is life changing, coming with many good things, but also lots of increased stress. Running for so many is a fantastic outlet for this stress but lots of misinformation exists about when it is safe to return to running after pregnancy. We hope to clear...
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CrossFit Postpartum

Congrats on your new baby! For many women, returning to the normalcy of regular exercise is a big priority. But many know friends or they themselves have had a difficult experience returning to fitness programs like CrossFit after their pregnancy. Leaking, pain, abdominal weakness, and bulging (aka diastasis recti) can be common in postpartum women. So how do you get...