Coaching Tips by Nicole Hunt: How Cupping (Myofascial Decompression) Works and Why Olympic Athletes Use It

During the Olympic broadcasts, Michael Phelps’ red circles caught my eye. I had an inkling what the circles were for but I wanted to investigate the evidence what motivated Michael Phelps to incorporate that into his Olympic Games preparation.…

Product Review: Altra Olympus 2.0

PRODUCT REVIEW: ALTRA OLYMPUS 2.0 TRAIL RUNNING SHOE* *This review was done by Vo Von Sehlen, a photographer for The Runner's Edge and a local runner. Enjoy! Over the past few years, I ran quite a few hundred miles in my Altra Olympus…

Define Yourself-Utilizing Running Mantras: Coaching Tips by Nicole Hunt

What is one of the secret weapons of top athletes when they want to run their fastest? Top runners know that there is a strong mind-body connection for peak running performance and to bridge that mind-body gap runners utilize mantras. A mantra…

Shorten the race, legally: Coaching Tips by Nicole Hunt

Shorten the race, legally. This article will be short, it won’t take you long to read because I will go directly to the point. If you want to run your fastest time in a road race or trail race, you cut the course.  ;)  Just kidding –…

Incontinence in Female Athletes: Creating awareness about the role of physical therapy

"Allie just completed a 15-week clinical internship with John Fiore at Sapphire Physical Therapy.  Allie will joint the Sapphire PT staff the end of May.  Rachael Herynk, DPT currently specializes in women's health and is a great treatment…

Let Nature Heal You: Coaching Tips by Nicole Hunt

Running in the forest is a magical experience for most trail runners. The scent of fir trees and pine needles is invigorating, the lush green landscape is calming and the wind rustling the trees is soothing. The energy of the forest enlivens…