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Support from our friends at HIGHBAR
HIGHBAR Physical Therapy (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) is a proud partner of the RMHRC. HIGHBAR currently has over 22 convenient locations in RI & MA, which all have certified running specialists catering to the specific needs of the running community....
Share your story
We'd like to routinely highlight our fabulous club members on our website to help us get to know each other a bit better, share inspiring stories on why we run and what gets us up each day, and show the wonderfully diverse group we are who share a same passion—to lace...
Group Runs While Training for a Half or Full Marathon
Recently a number of club members have mentioned how much they enjoy running the local roads with others, the majority of whom they have gotten to know at RMHP-RC training sessions on the track, at Tempo Tuesdays, or on weekend long runs on trails or roads. For some...
Running Club members get a 10% discount at Rhode Runner
Just a reminder that all Club members receive a 10% discount at Rhode Runner on North Main Street. Just be sure to tell the friendly staff that you're a member. They'll confirm it in the database. This is a fabulous opportunity and the folks there are great at finding...
Got old sneakers? Bring them to track to help those in need.
One of our club members, Thom Spann, is actively engaged in collecting running shoes that would otherwise be discarded and donating them to the Providence Cobras, a local track club for community youngsters under his direction for the past 45 years. Your gently used...
HIGHBAR offers free consults via Telehealth
HIGHBAR Physical Therapy (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) is a proud partner of the RMHRC. HIGHBAR currently has over 22 convenient locations in RI & MA, which all have certified running specialists catering to the specific needs of the running community....
Personalized Half and Full Marathon Training Sessions
If you’re even thinking about running a Marathon or Half Marathon in the fall or spring, even if it’s a maybe (“if the stars align, and I don’t get hurt”), the time to plan – and start training – is NOW. Contact Bob (rothenbergab@gmail.com) and/or Jon...
Hi Trail Friends!
Whether you are new to trail running or you’ve been living in the woods for some time now, we are happy you are interested! Trail running is a great way to experience nature, explore New England, and most importantly, enjoy food with friends at buffet-style aid...
Club Members Get 15% Discount for Pre-registration for 5 RI races
Anyone considering any of the 5 series races put on by our friends at Rhode Races and Events can get a 15% discount on entry fees by entering promotional code RMH in the appropriate registration window. This discount applies to their marathons, half marathons, and 5ks...
The Ronald McDonald House of Providence is looking for volunteers!
The Ronald McDonald House of Providence is actively seeking volunteers to help in the House and also at the hospital in the Family Room. If interested, applications are available online. Questions? Call or email Mary Figueroa - Assistant House Manager & Volunteer...
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Advice for Runners
How to Add Variety to Your Squats to Up Your Running Game and Keep You Healthy and Moving Forward
Performance Physical Therapy has evolved its name to Highbar. All the same friendly faces with a just a new name and look. This month's coaches advice from Highbar is how to add variety to your squats to up your running game and keep you healthy and moving forward....
How to maintain and improve your posture to help nail your running mechanics
Check out the new video from our friends at Highbar (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) on how to improve and maintain your posture to help you nail your running form. ...
A Quick Warm-Up exercise: The Awesome-izer
Here is a quick Warm-Up exercise. It focuses on hip mobility, rotation, and gets the entire kinetic chain ready to go: https://youtu.be/dw_p08k_kGQ
Selecting Running Shoes
See what the research shows can be important in selecting the right running shoe: SELECTING RUNNING SHOES...
How to Eliminate and Avoid Calf Stiffness in your Runs
How to eliminate and avoid calf stiffness in your runs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGy8a8g5K28
How Adding Explosive Movements to Your Warm-up Can Level Up Your Speed
Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates his three favorite explosive movement exercises for runners. Try these at home. https://youtu.be/v2qgpsU2Kgs
Kettlebell Exercises for Runners
How to use a kettlebell as the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have. Hit your glutes, quads, core and upper body with these few kettlebell exercises. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2crk7YQbHmA
Why Maintaining Good Hip Mobility Is So Important
Hip mobility is essential to generate power while running. Here are a few simple hip mobility exercises for pre-run, post-run, rest day, or just anytime you feel like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sasNSvrKj8
The Secret to Pre-Run Nutrition is…There is No Secret
Quick tips on how to find what works for your pre-run fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BGNfBEOOjQ
3 ways to Building Core Strength; Making You a Better Runner
Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates a plank, modifications, and ways to progress the exercises to increase the intensity to make sure you are building a stronger core. A stronger core will give you more stability and make you faster, more efficient, and stay injury-free....
Two Simple Exercises to Strengthen and Stretch at the Same Time
https://youtu.be/EfTBUzRlSFA
Two simple exercises to keep you hip, knees, and spine healthy
Running is mostly a linear activity in regard to your joint movements. This results in imbalances in your hip muscles, particularly those involved in the rotation. The muscles that rotate your hip help to control your spine and knee positioning and are often ignored...
2 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Running Power
Stability and Power are critical for runners. Stability is needed from the moment the foot hits the ground to the moment it leaves. The ability to generate power can minimize the amount of time the foot is in contact with the ground. The combination results in...
Strong Running Needs Strong Glutes
One of the more underutilized muscles in runners is their glutes. The glutes play a huge role in propelling us forward during the gait cycle. The more you can tap into the strength of this muscle the more effective and efficient your running will become. Here is an...
Enjoy improved hip mobility, and better running
Do you know that lack of hip motion is one of the most common causes of running injuries? With a few hip mobility exercises from the good folks at HIGHBAR, you can do you can help keep your hips flexible and ready to run. ...
Don’t Let Knee Pain Slow You Down
Helpful information from Performance Physical Therapy about common knee pain.
Simple squat exercises to avoid late-race leg fatique
HIGHBAR has shared a video they created of simple squat exercises you can do to help avoid late-race leg fatigue. Add these strengthening exercises to your routine 2x/week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6Wx7zrsgk&ab_channel=PerformancePhysicalTherapy