... removed stretching from the discussion, what would all of
the ---insert here--- [practitioners, coaches, running magazines] talk
about?
Now THAT could REALLY prove interesting. ...
Monday, 27 October 2008
...w your support for Smart Sport and Allan by voting today! Vote in "Sports Injury Clinic or Doctor" and/or "Running Club" (RunSmart). The results will be announced in the January issue, available on ne...
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
...e possible. They have done things in their sports that many thought weren't possible.
Usain Bolt was running with arms spread wide for 30m of his 100m final - and still ran 9.69, a new world rec...
Thursday, 11 September 2008
... introduction to the philosophy and application of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running ". Starting in September, RunSmart Level One will be offered in two different for...
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Welcome to the official book release party for "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running " - live from Austin, Texas at 7:00 pm central time. The live videostream should begi
Friday, 16 May 2008
...A special package rate includes a copy of the book "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running ".
The cost of the camp is $40 (without book), or $50 (with book).
...
Saturday, 10 May 2008
...the official release date for the first edition of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach to Injury-Free Running ".
Are you:
A new runner?
An experienced runner seeking improved p...
Thursday, 01 May 2008
...the official release date for the first edition of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach to Injury-Free Running ".
Are you:
A new runner?
An experienced runner seeking improved performanc...
Thursday, 01 May 2008
...that I will release the first edition of the book "RunSmart - A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running ". You will be able to purchase it directly from this website or by simply cont...
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
...quot;cross-training". Articles rave about it.
Aqua jogging - otherwise known as "deep water running " - or how to become a better runner on the moon.
You think I am joking? Let...
Monday, 12 November 2007
The best option with regards to running injuries is to simply not get one in the first place. Unfortunately, if you take the data compiled by Runner's World magazine, 60% of runners will sustain an in
Monday, 01 October 2007
...es them to find the best options.
If there is a discrepancy of viewpoints regarding the assessment of running injuries, then it snowballs immensely when we discuss treatment options.Let's face it...
Thursday, 30 August 2007
...t's great to see people out exercising. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings with it a plethora of running injuries.
Since that's the case, this is the first of a three part series on run...
Sunday, 19 August 2007
...cord from 1979. A 2% improvement - certainly not so incremental! Based on reaction time, power output, and running mechanics, I would suggest that Johnson's world record performance wasn't outrageous ...
Friday, 10 August 2007
...llenge. It seems harder to maintain your training pace – if anything, you may feel like you’re running slower. You’re lethargic. Perhaps it just seems like a lot of work. You can't g...
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Surprise ... it's quiz time ...
Consider this scenario: you've been running for a few weeks now, and you've noted a little discomfort in your thigh whenever you run. It's starting to limit your r
Friday, 15 June 2007
...next RunSmart series will begin on January 7, 2008. The dates for the three session series are January 7 (Running Mechanics), January 21 (Strength-Plyometrics-Drills-Intervals), and February 4 (Recov...
Monday, 11 June 2007
...iscussion earlier this week regarding basic training principles. If you pick up any triathlon, cycling, or running magazine, you will invariably note some mention of "base training" or "...
Thursday, 07 June 2007
...an their bones, but also their spirits. Allan was great in keeping me motivated and returning me to running in even better condition. Thanks to Allan, I returned to activity faster than ...
Monday, 21 May 2007
...al work.
Most activities require us to be in an upright or erect posture - be it sitting, walking, or running . If you're bending forward, you're still using the muscles of your back to help raise...
Wednesday, 02 May 2007
...ing many active neural connections to do so. If I am a more efficient athlete biomechanically - ie. better running form - then I have programmed in much better goal movement patterns. Simply stated, t...
Monday, 19 March 2007
I wanted to thank you for your input on the nutrition/hydration for the marathon. I PR’d and got the 4 hour monkey off my back with a 3:59:57 finish. I started fueling early and often, and wa
Tuesday, 06 March 2007
...ween training and recovery.
But here's the twist ...
If you read the clinical literature of running injuries (as an example), there is but one thing that has a direct "cause and ef...
Thursday, 25 January 2007
...uscle fibers, and a steady flow of fuel? Absolutely yes!
Let me give you a practical example from the running world. When we examine the world's fastest marathoners, we come to find that many are...
Saturday, 25 November 2006
... than a similar 50K at Rocky Hill in the height of his WS100 training. A little older, a little wiser, and running faster and smarter than ever. Congratulations, Josh! Photos to follow ... ...
Thursday, 09 November 2006
...o;yeah, I know I know I know”. Why are people so averse to strength training? Well, it's simply 'not running '! It's oftentimes inconvenient. Many think that it requires a lot of time that subtra...
Sunday, 01 October 2006
Tuesday, 22 August 2006
...ned for anyone wanting to become a better runner and to prevent injury - regardless of skill, mileage, or running pace. Have a specific fitness goal or training for an event? Build a program to ...
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running Are you: A new runner? An experienced runner seeking improved performance? An injured runner, or a runner with a history of running
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Over the past 6 years, Allan Besselink has lead a free running group. The group is open to everyone. It meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at RunTex (422 W. Riverside location) at 5:45 pm. We always meet
Wednesday, 06 February 2008
