by Trainer Adam Pangrac Running can sometimes seem lonely. Logging hundreds of solo miles can be taxing on even the most enthusiastic runner. There are many reasons why the best runners in the world train in groups or on teams. I know that when I started running with others the miles started to go by […]
by Trainer Adam Pangrac I used to always think that the more I did, the faster I’d get. I tried finding new workouts and put them on top of what I was already doing. I was expecting my body to perform at the same level or better with added intervals and longer miles. Ultimately, I […]
Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the band of tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. It gives shape and support to the arch and acts as a shock absorber. Common symptoms include… Sharp pain on the under the heel that can spread to the arch of the foot Pain […]
The gun fired and off we went. Caught up in the excitement and surrounded by a crowd, I rocketed through the first ten miles without too much trouble. I knew I was running faster then what I had planned, but I thought maybe today was my day. I started to noticeably slow down around mile […]
by Trainer Adam Pangrac Odds are that you are already starting to get burnt out on running. I know that winter really starts to wear me down this time of year. Waking up to 3-4 inches of snow can be incredibly frustrating after surface conditions start to improve. It’s tempting to stay inside, skip the […]
7 Common Running Injuries: 1. Runner’s Knee 2. IT Band Syndrome 3. Plantar Fasciitis 4. Achilles Tendinitis 5. Shin Splints 6. Muscle Strains 7. Stress Fractures Your Best Defenses: 1. Only make gradual increases in intensity or duration of runs 2. Wear the right shoes for you 3. Work on your running form 4. Properly […]
by Trainer Adam Pangrac Before I get into workouts, fueling, dynamics, or other running strategies, I’d like to touch on something that I believe is far more crucial to success. Before leaning how, it is important to understand why. Why did you sign up for FSR, what are you passionate about, how are you driven, […]
by Trainer Scott Carlson I get asked what got me started running again after about 25 years off. Well, in addition to a walking campaign we had at work which slowly progressed to some jogging, I realized that I needed to make a lifestyle change since I had a family history of degenerative heart disease. […]
I never ran track or cross country, I played football and basketball growing up. I used to see running as a punishment, something we were forced to do when we messed up. I only understood it as a way to stay in shape for other aspects of life. Today that mentality is gone, in my […]
Dr. J :“From your experience, what are the most common reasons why runners seek your help?” ~ Signed Sore All Over, Fargo, ND Dear Sore All Over, We treat injuries of all sorts- of course we treat the typical “chiropractic problems” of low back pain and neck pain, but we also treat knee, hip and […]
