by Buck Stewart | Dec 22, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
Exercises to improve running speed Do you feel like no matter how much you run, you’re not getting any faster? If you answered yes, you are likely stuck in a speed rut. Running speed is a key metric of performance. It’s the thing most of us strive for when...
by Buck Stewart | Nov 14, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
Spartan Ultra The sun hung low in the sky as we passed Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo was only a few more exits away. We passed the iconic Madonna Inn and followed the 101 freeway past the terracotta-colored strip malls to the west and strawberry fields to the east. My...
by Buck Stewart | Oct 9, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
10 essential strength exercises for runners. When I started working with runners, I was shocked that many had no interest in strength training. “I don’t want to get too bulky!” They’d say. As someone who struggled with building muscle for...
by Buck Stewart | Oct 3, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
Strengthening knees for runners. I first experienced knee pain as a runner during my first marathon. About 14 miles into the race, I felt a twinge of pain in the upper part of my right knee. Since I was in the middle of the race and the pain was noticeable but...
by Buck Stewart | Sep 20, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
Beast Spartan Race I pulled my old Mitsubishi Outlander into a spot marked by chalk. Hoards of eager racers made their way through the parking lot toward the entrance gate. I planted my feet in the thick grass and scanned the horizon. No sun in sight. A typical...
by Buck Stewart | Sep 11, 2024 | Fitness, Sport
Cycling Leg Exercises The first time I took my Felt triathlon bike for a long ride, my legs were screaming by the end. It was my fault for biking a route with so many hills. But it opened my eyes to how unprepared I was athletically for the demands of competitive...
