Fitness

Ask an expert: How to eliminate IT band pain

Ask Coach Jenny Q: I’m struggling with ITB pain on the side of my knee.  Do you have any exercises that are helpful for this?  Thanks, Emily A: I’m sorry to hear about your ITB issue Emily, but there are several exercises that can help. Before I get to them, let’s talk about what the […]

Fitness

Ask an expert: Barefoot running and marathon training

Ask Coach Jenny Q: Is starting barefoot running training a bad idea when combined with marathon training with existing trainers? A: It’s not that it’s a bad idea as much as it is an aggressive one. When training for a marathon, the training plan consistently builds in mileage, intensity and volume through the season.   Traditional […]