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Running Club members receive discounts on Rhode Races and Events
The founder and CFO of Rhode Races and Events has is offering all Ronald McDonald Running Club members a 15% discount off the race the entry fees for the Hangover Classic, FoodTruck 5/10k and all 5 “Rhode Races” (Newport, Providence, Bristol, Jamestown and...
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Advice for Runners
Quick 2-minute Warm Up
Only 2 minutes to Warm-Up? This “Microwave Warm Up” will get it done. https://youtu.be/irKbYrj-2Zg
2 Exercises to do to build that glut and core strength = More Power!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYti_1i5HDQ
20-minute mobility workout to boost your performance
Danielle Monreau, a physical therapist at Performance PT, takes you through a 20-minute mobility work-out that is a great tool to boost your performance and recovery on days you aren’t running. All you'll need is an exercise mat or towel to protect your knees.
Exercises by Dr. Brian Hay of Performance Physical Therapy to Treat Calf Pain
Dr. Brian Hay of HIGHBAR (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) shows you a few exercises to prevent and treat calf pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCcVWxfQAkM
Body-weight exercise video
HIGHBAR is proud to partner with Brown Athletics to bring you this on-demand exercise video. Physical Therapist and former professional lacrosse player, Dr. Bobby Dattilo leads this 22-minute body-weight exercise program. All you'll need is an exercise mat or towel...
Exercises to avoid late-race leg fatigue
Want to avoid late-race leg fatigue? Dr. Brian Hay, DPT, MS, OCS, demonstrates the split (Bulgarian) squat. Add these few strengthening exercises to your routine 2x/week. https://youtu.be/Mo6Wx7zrsgk
The Effects of Iron Deficiency on Running Performance
If you’re iron deficient, your running could suffer, according to Dr. Dheeraj Khiatani (Medical Director) & Tim Cushway (Founder & Director) from The Iron Suites Medical Centre. (This article was posted originally on the Global Run Club website.) ------ Iron...
One Minute Exercises to Help Keep your Hip, Knee and Spine Healthy
Stay Healthy, Stay ConsistentRunning is a mostly a linear activity, which results in imbalances in our hip muscles. The muscles that rotate our hip help to control our spine and knee position and are often ignored in strengthening programs. Here are 2 exercise to do...
Running Injury and Prevention Presentation
Here's a Fit to Run Presentation by Alexis William PTA and Brian Hay DPT, OCS Topics covered: Is there anything holding you back from your best running? How to perform a dynamic warm up Understanding the role of running mechanics How to assess your own mobility and...
Bryan Hay offers tips on how to improve spine mobility
Our friend, Dr. Bryan Hay of HIGHBAR has developed this brief YouTube video on how to improve spine mobility and posture specifically for runners with a few simple exercises.
Goal Setting for Training Motivation
During these times where we cannot meet at the track for a formal workout, motivation to push yourself harder may wane. Indeed, for many club members, motivation to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement comes from preparing for a race and/or running with friends....
15 Minute Strengthening Program at Home to Make You a Better Runner
Video: Improve your hip mobility to recover quicker and run faster
Keep moving by keeping your hips moving. Lack of hip motion is perhaps the most common cause of running injuries. Here are a few hip mobility exercises to keep you in running shape. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_UBWNkwGU&feature=youtu.be
Safely returning to running after having a baby
As one of the most popular activities in the United States, over 60 million people exercise by running each year, and over 60% of those runners are women. Running is a crucial part of many lives, but many changes can occur for women’s workouts after giving birth....
Maintaining upper body strength
Maintaining upper body strength is essential for runners in order to keep their running posture in the ideal position, maximizing efficiency. Here are three simple upper body exercises from physical therapist Bryan Hay, that will help ward off late run fatigue: ...
15 Ways to Avoid Overtraining
By Amanda Moran, ATC, LMT and Jared Ferreira, ATC from HIGHBAR Athletes – from students to pros – often believe that the more they train in their respective sports, the more they will excel over their peers athletically. But this isn’t always the case, and in our...
Self Screening Mobility and Stability
A quick “do it yourself” movement screen to see if you have the mobility and stability to get the most out of your running CAN BE FOUND HERE...