Last-Minute Focus for the L.A. Marathon The statistics speak for themselves: 80% of runners will suffer an injury every year. If you or someone you know is inured, and the race is eminent, you have [Read More]
RUNNING
8 WEEKS TO THE FINISH LINE
8 Weeks Until Race Day: Time for a Reality Check With several long runs under your belt and just 8 weeks until race day, it is time to take an honest look at your readiness. Working with marathoners [Read More]
WEIGHT LOSS AND MARATHON TRAINING
Weight Loss and Marathon Training If your marathon training is motivated by the desire to improve your body image, you are not alone. I would say most of the marathoners I meet desire to achieve a [Read More]
UNDERSTANDING MARATHON INJURIES
Unless you fall down and break something, the injuries you are likely to suffer from marathon training are "over-use" injuries related to the repetitive stress of this cyclic weight bearing activity. [Read More]
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MARATHONERS
By PHASE IV CEO, Robert Forster PT Strength training is essential for marathoners who look to reach their highest genetic potential for performance and remain injury free. Strength training is a [Read More]
ONE RUNNING SHOE IN THE GRAVE
New Studies on Older Endurance Athletes Suggest the Fittest Reap Few Health Benefits By Kevin Helliker Associated Press Athletes compete in the World Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland, New [Read More]
THE EFFECTS OF “De-Training” and HOW TO MAINTAIN FITNESS THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
The Effects of “De-Training” and How to Maintain Your Fitness When Your Holiday Schedule Gets Tight By CEO Robert Forster, PT As we enter the time of the year when busy schedules and [Read More]
THE SCIENCE OF FAT | THE IMPORTANCE OF BASE
The Science Of Fat: The Importance of Base By CEO Robert Forster, PT There has been a lot written about fat in both the popular press and in sports related journals and magazines. We: athletes and [Read More]