News & Events
Support from our friends at HIGHBAR
HIGHBAR has provided our club with 200 cards with a QR code to distribute to our members. HIGHBAR currently has 20 physical therapy clinics in the RI area, 10 of which have certified running specialists on staff. Using the card will allow you to identify the clinic...
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 old sneakers...
HIGHBAR offers free consults via Telehealth
HIGHBAR is now offering Club members free Telehealth/Virtual consultations. If you have a physical issue and are wondering what it might be and what it would take to resolve it, you can consult with a physical therapist (often one of the HIGHBAR Running Specialists)....
A Year in Review: 2020 Running Club Highlights (and yes, there were many!)
Club member Ned Craun put together a must-read 2020 Year in Review, which you can download. The review features outstanding performances by Club Members before the closures (remember those days?), how the Club deftly adapted to state restrictions to enable us to still...
Personalized Half and Full Marathon Training Sessions
If you’re even thinking about running a Marathon or Half Marathon this fall, 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 (jbarnes227@gmail.com) for a...
NEW! Triathlon and Trail Running News Sections
We've added news sections especially those who are interested in Triathlon Training or Trail Running. Be sure to check them.
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...
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Coaches Corner
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
Selectinging 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
What To Expect When You’re Returning To Running After Having a Baby
Did you know over 60 million people run for exercise each year and over 60% of them are women? After giving birth, women may notice some changes in their bodies as they try to return to their normal running routine. Read the full article...
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
Hit the Ground Running with Bulletproof Legs
Learn how proper foot and ankle mobility and strength can unlock your running potential. Click Here to View the Recording... Presented By: Michael Silva PT, MS, CSCS Physical Therapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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. ...