Notes from Rachel: Dirty 30
I’m turning thirty next week, which conjures up a million little thoughts. Like, when my mom was thirty, she had a one year-old (me). Thirty years ago, the Mets beat the Red Sox in the World Series, the Challenger exploded, and Nintendo released the first Legend of Zelda. My thirties …
Read More ›Fascia in a Knot? See a PT!
Editor's Note: This post is a collaboration between physical therapist Lindsy and our brand manager Kate! Lindsy: “I have always had tight hamstrings. I stretch and foam roll, but they are always tight. I guess I was just made that way.” Is this you? Maybe for you it’s …
Read More ›Get Ahead WITH the Curve: Gluteal Activation for Runners
It is considered common knowledge runners need a strong core. Well, the core needs a mate. But who is suitable? The Glutes. Gluteal muscles are often to blame for many running injuries. Have you ever finished a tough run and noticed your quads are sore, your knee hurts, hamstrings are tight…
Read More ›Notes from Rachel: Fall LUX Fashion is Here!
My friend Emily loves to run in cheap cotton. She still wears Old Navy shorts from ninth grade cross country on our runs. And there’s an argument for wearing your least favorite but most-borderline-technical stuff on a run: “I am bound to stink it up, tear it on a fence, or rub d…
Read More ›Do Plyometric Exercises Work For Runners? (Hint: Yes!)
Runners are often looking for ways to improve their performance – whether it’s to obtain that goal of a new PR or to make our regular Saturday run feel effortless. And although the saying “practice makes perfect” rings true, running every day without the right amount …
Read More ›Coach Selena's Fit Tips: It's Time For Pumpkin!
We all understand the importance of good nutrition pre and post-workout, but do you ever feel like it’s totally boring? I’m so sick of bananas! Thank goodness it’s pumpkin season. This month, I want to share with you my favorite smoothie that makes me excited for my worko…
Read More ›Common Injuries: IT Band Friction Syndrome
**Editor's Note: This post continues a new blog series for us on the theme of common injuries. We know this is a huge concern for many runners and walkers, so we're enlisting the experts to enlighten us! IT Band Friction Syndrome is a common overuse injury that occurs when the IT band…
Read More ›It Runs in the Family: Meet Our New Buyer Rachel!
I’m honored to be joining the Fleet Feet PDX family as Buyer. It’s a job—as I’m quickly learning—that’s part-creative, part-numbers crunching. Most of all, it demands a love for running and the running community. There are a million reasons people c…
Read More ›Coach Selena's Fit Tips: Cramping Your Running Style?
Leg cramps really get in the way of a good run or a good recovery. We have all heard about eating bananas for the charley horse fix, but what other foods can you eat to keep your legs limber? Your body has a delicate balance of electrolytes (ions) in your body. This balance is critical for …
Read More ›Common Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis
**Editor's Note: This post launches a new blog series for us on the theme of common injuries. We know this is a huge concern for many runners and walkers, so we're enlisting the experts to enlighten us! Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot involving inflammation of the…
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