FOULTIPS RUNNING BLOG
Dear New Running Shoes
By Michael DāAurelio. A passage from his new book āMindful Ultramarathon Runningā.
Caffeine and Running
There is nothing shady or illegal with a mid-run pick-me-upper. Most, if not all professional runners, openly use it. Figure out how much is enough. What works best for you, not for your friends.
Foultips.Run to Coach 12-Time World Record Breaker, Carlos Coste
The athleteās name is found multiple times in the Guinness Book of World Records He will compete in the Zion 50K in April.
5 New Year Running Resolutions
To set up your running goal, or goals, for this brand-new year, it must be done in an individual and feasible fashion. These goals canāt be compared with what your friends are doing.
The Post-Run Beer
As ubiquitous as the beer/runner relationship is, there is no definite answer on the conundrum if both can coexist.
8 Steps to Kickstart Your Recovery
āRecovery comes down to repairing, resting and refueling while still allowing the body to adapt to the training workload and reap fitness gainsā
The Joy of Barefoot Walking on Grass
Physical contact with the Earthās surface can help regulate our body temperature, hormone secretion, digestion and blood pressure, among other things.
20 Book Recommendations for Runners (Part 2)
An inquisitive and relentless mind should be always on the lookout for additional knowledge. Information that will allow for understanding of what is happening within the body, the story of those who came before us, the newest training techniques, the latest gear improvements.
20 Book Recommendations for Runners (Part 1)
An inquisitive and relentless mind should be always on the lookout for additional knowledge. Information that will allow for understanding of what is happening within the body, the story of those who came before us, the newest training techniques, the latest gear improvements.
Foultips.Run Head Coach obtains Highest Level of Certification From RRCA
At the time of his accreditation, he became one of 6 running coaches in the State of Florida with a Level II certification.
The Dreaded Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the buttock . It runs behind the hip joint and aids in the external hip rotation or turning your leg outward.
9 Tips to Run Safely in the Dark
It is paramount to understand that our safety is our individual responsibility. Regardless of who is right, if you get hit by a vehicle, you will lose that battle.
My First Race in Times of Pandemic
Coming back to racing after the Covid hiatus did not fulfill my expectations. As happy as I was to race again, the new reality far differs from what we once knew as racing.
My Virtual NYC Marathon of 2020
I may have missed the entrance to First Avenue from the Queensboro Bridge, but what my buddies from No-Club Runners had at the finish line was equally impressive.
Book Review ā Running in Literature
From the Greek classic through the publishing of Born to Run and beyond, we can taste the influence of running in the daily life of all civilization.
The Basics About Electrolytes
Electrolytes can mean the difference between feeling like a champ and feeling like garbage
Running with a Mask in Times of Pandemic
Yes, running with a mask is a pain in the ass. No questions about it. But a worse option is having Covid-19. So suck it up, get used to the discomfort.
The Hydration Urine Test
Sure, this is a quick, easy and free test, but it does have some limits. It is important to understand them so we can control our hydration needs.
The Medal Collection is Finally Complete
It took over 37 years, but I finally got my hands on a medal from my first marathon. The Orange Bowl 1983.
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run. NYC, September 25, 2011
Rita Shea-Van Fossen completed the Tunnel to Towers Run on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks,. This is the story of her experience.
500 Consecutive Days on the Run
Lucy Chabot Reed returned to running and hasnāt stopped for 500 straight days. This is her story.
7 Bad Running Habits to Quit
This is not a comprehensive list, but it is a start so we can have an introspection on our running lives to make sure we will keep active in our sport for many, many years to come.
The Importance of Embracing Failure
Make sure you take advantage, and even embrace, your running failures. They will be visiting you soon enough.
Hydration Basics for Runners
As personal as the sweat rate is, the contents of your sweat are equally individual. You need to know what is in your sweat so you can replace it.
Book Review: Marathon Man
During the first running boom, there was no marathoner more famous or more accomplished than Bill Rodgers.
To Fast or Not to Fast?
There are as many answers to this question as there are runners out there.
No Fall Races. Now What?
We may not race again until Fall 2021, that doesnāt mean that running as we know it is over. Here are some suggestions to keep you motivated.
The Journey of a Six-Star Finisher
After Tokyo, I became a Six Star Finisher. I am one of 4,989 people in the world who have successfully completed Berlin, Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Tokyo.
The Abbott World Marathon Majors Series
Once you complete all six, you will earn the āThe Six-Star Medalā to memorialize your cumulative achievement.
So, Tell Me About Your VO2Max
VO2Max is not the end-all parameter to measure your progress or success, and it cannot be measure by an equation on your watch.
The Lunge Matrix
After three weeks of doing the Lunge Matrix before your runs, you will not think of taking your first running step until you go through the routine.
The Trap of Information Overload
Letās go back to basics. Take advantage of the tools that technology provides but donāt be a slave to them.
Book Review: Run for Your Life
This book is worth the money and the time invested in reading it. It is not about how many miles to run on Saturday and how many 400 reps you need to do on Wednesday.
Training Adjustments for the Summer Months
Running in the summer months is perfectly doable if you are smart. The key is to plan ahead, be smart and always err on the side of precaution, so you will live to run another day.
Squats for Runners
Last week I posted about someone who did 100 squats a day. That is great, but the key is to know how to do a perfect squat.
Trends, Challenges, and Going Back to Basics
I learned that consistency, even in very small actions, produces results. I was also reminded that sometimes simple is good. When we are forced to suspend certain activities and ways of life, going back to the basics can also yield results.
Your Local Running Store: Where everybody knows your name
If you havenāt yet, locate your local running store, introduce yourself to the manager, let him/her know who you are. Hopefully, you will be as lucky as I was when I found my local running store, where now, everybody knows my name.
āWe Have a Decision to Makeā. A Reflection From Jason Fitzgeraldās Podcast.
I invite you invest six minutes of your life listening to Mr. Fitzgeraldās reflection.
A Backyard Half Marathon
My first thought was that I would need a psychiatrist after completing one of these challenges. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized it was nothing more than a mental experiment.
The Post Covid-19 Running Scene
With the latent possibility of Covid-19 returning in the fall, with the valid proposition of not having a vaccine for about a year and a half, and with the 2020 Berlin Marathon already in limbo, I started thinking:
Book Review: To Be a Runner
From running with the bulls in Pamplona, to high school running meetings and from adventure racing to getting back into shape or breaking a personal best; there is a chapter here for everyone.
The Racewalking Alternative. Why Not?
It is unfortunate that there are not that many racewalking groups out there, given how beneficial this discipline can be to so many. I was lucky enough to find a group and to meet coach Danny Koch.
Winter, Pandemic and a Runnerās High
In days like this I can fully understand Adolfoās passion about running. I remember something he told me a while ago about this thing called ārunnerās highā. I think it makes sense now.
Book Review: Staying the Course: A Runnerās Toughest Race
His 1982 battle with Alberto Salazar, known as āThe Duel in the Sunā is considered by many not just one of the best Boston Marathons but one of the best marathons ever.
The Myrtl Hip Routine
During these challenging times when we are all cooped up given the reality affecting the world, the time for our sempiternal āI-will-do-it-when-I-have-some-extra-timeā has finally arrived.
Abrupt End to a Bumpy 2019-20 Running Season
It is a dilemma to be so thankful about being able to keep active and participating yet being so frustrated when you see a season pass by without being able to accomplish what you would have hoped.
Still Running with My Dad After 40+ Years
Today, March 11th, 2020, my dad, Adolfo Salgueiro, Sr. is turning 82 years old. The runner and coach I am today would have not been possible without his inspiration and encouragement.
Book Review: Rebound. Training your mind to bounce back, stronger, from sports injuries
As athletes, most of us will all get injured as we keep going, it is a matter of time. So, you can be preemptive and read the book now, so you can be prepared for when your number is called.