Offseason Training for Runners: Why gluteal exercise are not enough.

October marks the beginning of the running offseason. While some lament the cooler temperatures and frozen precipitation, many of us are dreaming of skiing through deep powder over the next several months. The offseason, however, is the time…

How Sitting Can Increase Injury Risk

by John Fiore, PT Runners are well aware of the importance of strength training to reduce injury risk. Even the most specific strengthening program will fail to produce results, however, if compensatory movement patterns are not addressed.…
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Uphill Running Technique and Training for Efficiency and Stress

by John Fiore, PT With The Rut only four weeks away, now is the time to add a some climbing specific runs to your training plan. Understanding which uphill running techniques work best for your body type, fitness, and experience will pay off…
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Downhill Running Form and Training Techniques

Downhill Running Form and Training Techniques John Fiore, PT The challenges of running uphill are addressed through uphill interval training and techniques specific to climbing. Downhill running, however, is often a forgotten aspect of training.…

Hip Extension for Efficient Running

Hip Extension for Efficient Running (Unlocking the mystery which drives running) By: John Fiore, PT Runners of all abilities and ages strive to run efficiently and injury-free. While the importance of foot strike pattern and cadence will…

Proximal Hamstring Pain in Runners: Effective Injury Treatment & Prevention Guidelines

Many Missoula runners have already toed the start line of a race or two by now. Training for summer races is in full swing, and now is the time to add intervals, speed work, and mileage. As running speed and intensity increase, however, hamstring…