Coach Al

12/24/2019

10/06/2019

09/18/2019

Basics and fundamentals!

09/13/2019

https://pursuitathleticperformance.com/2019/this-exercise-has-so-many-benefits-check-it-out/

If you have any interest in getting stronger, perhaps progressing your pull up/chin up (or getting your first!) or... doing any overhead pressing and doing it safely, keep reading. I've got some important tips for you.

07/17/2019

https://pursuitathleticperformance.com/2019/have-we-needlessly-overcomplicated-training-intensity/

Back in my early days as a triathlete...

06/16/2019

05/13/2019

This continues to show up as being a quite positive thing for improving adaptation to training. That being said, if your goals are different - say, for example, to have the opportunity to extend lifespan, this might not be as positive a thing to do. It's all about what you want, short and long term. https://ylmsportscience.com/2016/11/29/pre-sleep-protein-ingestion-to-improve-muscle-response-to-training/

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04/29/2019

In my experience, most things which feel "tight" are not "short," but rather.....are near areas of the body which are unstable. Rather than stretching those "tight" areas passively, instead focus on stability in that region. Then follow up your stability work with Pails and Rails, to address strength and control at end range. This is a great path to reduce or even eliminate problem "tightness."

04/13/2019

It's BOSTON time! So, with that in mind, what's the biggest mistake many runners make prior to their long races? https://pursuitathleticperformance.com/2019/boston-marathon-race-week-old-habits-die-hard-2/

04/03/2019

Three mistakes most beginning runners make. https://us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=2c24f5726e128b9003bb815c7&id=a3b9bc1844

03/29/2019

What do you REALLY want? https://bit.ly/2V2Z2Et

Your racing season is right around the corner. Are you ready? TRY this exercise right now and send me your video. I'll get back...

03/26/2019

https://pursuitathleticperformance.com/2014/four-tips-for-the-aging-endurance-athlete/

Some of the readers of this blog know I raced this past weekend at the Pisgah Mountain 50k trail race up in New Hampshire (I finished 2nd in my age-group and 26th overall), and will again be racing THIS coming weekend, tackling the very challenging Vermont 50 mountain bike race. These events are jus...

07/13/2018

https://pursuitathleticperformance.com/2018/a-long-arduous-journey-back-to-running/

  Elise VonHousen will go for her first run this weekend. It's been a long time since the last one. She’s worked incredibly hard over the past few months to get to this point in time, where she’s ready to take these first steps. Why is it such a big deal, and what led her …

05/24/2018

Eg: connective tissue: "tight" & "short" are very different. One is a perception, the other reflects a potential imbalance. We sometimes incorrectly use these words interchangeably. Either can be a good sign, or a bad sign. It depends. Your perception isn't always the reality.

05/13/2018

I've been enjoying incorporating some of the skills seen in this video with the Seattle Mariners, into ALL of my athlete's programs since doing FRCms a few months ago. I've found some benefits personally also! http://ow.ly/d9fC30jYham

I've been enjoying (and the athletes have been benefiting from) incorporating some of the skills seen in this video with the Seattle Mariners, into ALL of my...

04/24/2018

Would you like to improve your running technique? Here's how! http://ow.ly/Huyf30jEk2Q

"You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know." - Jerry Garcia "Should I 'sta' or should I 'mo'? - The Clash Effective training is usually about hammering away at the basics. And that usually isn’t sexy. - Moses Bernard     In this age of social media, it's not uncommon to see a post …

04/20/2018

Today's blog post: ROCK YOUR WALL! http://ow.ly/A8Oi30jAOqT

    I love the analogy of building a wall when it comes to how we should build our fitness, don't you? In some important ways, our body is a lot like a house... If you're going to age gracefully and remain durable as you prepare for your races this coming season, you'd be smart …

04/16/2018

Good luck to ALL Boston Marathon runners! It will be a challenging day out there but worth every step once you cross that line.

04/12/2018

The Coaching Advice I Give Most Often http://ow.ly/erNG30jsdjQ

  Endurance athletes pride themselves on pushing through the most challenging, gut-busting workouts. Anyone who is on Facebook sees those "inspirational" memes where the message is always to push-push-push! We like to think of ourselves as tough and willing to push hard and do that little bit extra...

04/09/2018

Are You Wasting Your Time Doing This Dumb Exercise? http://ow.ly/JhQh30jodfH

04/03/2018

The Two Most Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make. http://ow.ly/lzPm30ji1ax

04/02/2018

One of the primary reasons why I focus on whole-body movement quality with the athletes I work with is the inevitable reality that small movement and training (injury) issues will become big problems as volume and training loads add up. We all have to pay the piper, so to speak.

03/19/2018

CONGRATS to Team PURSUIT triathlete Kristin Wilkes White for winning GOLD in the 200Fly and 400IM at the NE Short Course Yds Championship! Talk about endurance - she swam the 1000,500,200 free; 50,100,200 fly; 50,100,200 breast; 100,200,400IM and 50 back! And relays!

03/18/2018

The best kept secret for optimal recovery is MOVING WELL. With it you're less likely to beat up tissue & less likely to feel undesirable soreness where you shouldn't. Means you can return to normal training very soon after very long or hard training or racing efforts.

03/12/2018

No matter how much info you have access to OR how much you wish something to happen, you can't rush the process that must occur to get to where you want to be. I wrote a blog post on this topic a while back - it's as relevant as ever! http://ow.ly/ir6Z30iU7Cv

02/19/2018

Post 50k race on Saturday, reviewing the basics and fundamentals to “reset.”

01/25/2018

There Is NO Tomorrow. http://ow.ly/yZUB30hZAbq

01/11/2018

It's NOT About The Plan. http://ow.ly/vTLx30hIdrf