Tip of the Week
Relieving Plantar Fasciitis
5/29/2013
Plantar Fasciitis You wake up first thing in the morning and you step onto the floor. Immediately you feel pain on the bottom of your foot close to the heel. You carefully step your way ... Read More
Chronic Injuries and Sports Massage
5/20/2013
For many athletes, the injuries that have the greatest long-term impact are chronic injuries or injuries that occur over time with no obvious incident. Chronic injuries include things like patellar tendonitis (aka Runner’s or Jumper’s ... Read More
Triathlon Training: Cool Down, Recovery, and Flexibility
5/6/2013
Cool Down, Recovery, and Flexibility I’m sure that for many people when they cross the finish line all they want to do is collapse. I can certainly understand that desire. Sometimes it’s exhausting just watching ... Read More
Shin Splints
7/23/2012
Shin Splints! This is likely the last thing that a runner wants to think about. It’s a potentially complex problem with relatively simple treatments that no one wants to do. With that cheery introduction let’s ... Read More
Patellar Tendonitis
7/18/2012
Another source of knee pain is , or ‘jumper’s knee’. It is more common in jumping sports like basketball and volleyball, but runners can also be affected. The pain most often starts with no particular ... Read More
Numb Hands and Cycling
7/9/2012
Do you ever get numbness and tingling in your palms and fingers (ring and pinky) with cycling? If so, you may be suffering from Ulnar Nerve Entrapment. This is caused by swelling within a small ... Read More
Making Faster Triathlon Transitions
7/3/2012
Here are some simple steps to help you make faster transitions during a triathlon. Wither this is your first triathlon or you’ve reached a point that your life is defined by your training and pursuit ... Read More
Open Water Swimming Tips
6/26/2012
As the lakes warm up and you are feeling the mental pressures of your next triathlon, the open water swim can be one of the biggest mental challenges that you have to face. The best thing to ... Read More