Tag Archives: training

Making it Happen | First Race Back in Cudahy

By Kate | Published: August 2, 2010
Friends, A few weeks ago, Briana from Salus, Inc in Delafield, WI shared a very special story with us about an elite runner named Jenny Crain.  Briana was fortunate enough to join Jenny on her 1st race back from her accident a year ago. Here are her notes from the race and details on Jenny’s success [...]
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Women Who Run | Cornstalks and Critters: Marathon Training in Kansas in July

By Kimberly Peek | Published: July 12, 2010
“The sun flickered like a strobe light as it rose behind the cornstalks. I had no one to dance with, so I cranked my tunes and ran faster.” –  My Facebook Update, July 1, 2010 As week two of marathon training comes to a close, I’ve made a point to notice at least one thing I [...]
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Fall Marathon Training Kicks Off in the Heat. A Few Thoughts on Hydration

By Kimberly Peek | Published: June 24, 2010
This week marked the beginning of Fall Marathon Training, my second attempt at a marathon. This time around, I’m taking a more conservative approach, hoping to make it to marathon day injury-free. As I ran along the trail in the early mornings, grumbling because it was humid and already 70 degrees, I thought about how [...]
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Do You Get The Same Workout On The AlterG?

By Jacon Chun MPT SCS ATC CSCS | Published: June 10, 2010
This is a question that we are often posed here at AlterG. People understand the benefits that the AlterG provides as far as unloading the lower extremity to provide relief after injuries or after surgery. They get that the unweighting can help people train with less impact and stress to their bodies, thus decreasing the likelihood [...]
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The Gift of Running | Week 2

By Paty | Published: May 27, 2010
Ever since I started walking, post-hemorrhage, the goal has been to relearn how to run on my own.  At the beginning of each year, I sit down and work out a set of realistic goals for recovery in that year.  Every year, at the top of my goal list is the following goal: “Run one mile [...]
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Is Barefoot Running For Everyone?

By Jacon Chun MPT SCS ATC CSCS | Published: May 11, 2010
One of the hot topics with runners, podiatrists, and sports physical therapists now is the trend of barefoot running. With more shoemakers jumping on the minimalist bandwagon after seeing the success of others, the question that needs to be posed is whether or not barefoot running is appropriate for everyone? Here’s my take on the topic: 1)    [...]
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Introducing: Jacon Chun – Clinical Specialist

By Jacon Chun MPT SCS ATC CSCS | Published: May 4, 2010
We are very pleased to announce that Jacon Chun has recently joined the AlterG team in the role of Clinical Specialist. [Jacon will be blogging regularly for us regarding medical issues, injury prevention strategies, training recommendations, and any other pertinent clinical topics. Feel free to contact us with suggestions and follow us for updates on his [...]
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