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Strength Training for Runners and Walkers – Stronger muscles can increase your speed and lessen the chance of injury. The exercises in this guide, are specific to running and walking, and can be done in part or all at once.
LA Roadrunner Training Terms – It may come as a surprise to the new runner to discover that there are numerous training techniques, and even among coaches there is no clear consensus as to which is the best one to follow. There are, however, only a few variables to consider when running: time, distance, and intensity, other factors such as terrain or geographical location should also be considered. What works for one person may simply not work for others, focus your energies towards what is best for you. As long as you follow a few guidelines, there are endless possibilities toward attaining your training and running goals.
Rod Dixon’s Nine PRINCIPLES FOR RUNNERS – LA Roadrunner Coach Rod Dixon share’s his nine principles for running success. From Goal Setting to Recovery, view his words of running wisdom.
Training Progression Benefit – Helpful training advice from a fellow LA Roadrunner. A new way for runners to approach the weekly long runs. In Ryan Gardner’s words, “As a new runner this gives me a lot of encouragement. Instead of looking at new Longest Runs as big hurdles, I can think of them as being just a little bit more than what I just did. In the higher mileage part of the program this thought really reduces the intimidation. I’ll be able to do it because it’s not that much of an increase over what I just ran.”
Training Partners
BALANCED BODYWORKS OF LA
Balanced Bodyworks of LA is a wellness company focusing on the importance of strength,flexibility,sports massage and networking with great chiropractic providers in order to balance the body and mind while improving performance in every part of your life. Balanced Bodyworks is a made up of a group of active individuals who are geared towards helping everyone live a more balanced lifestyle.
Lead Therapist and Owner:
Raul Quintana
Certified Sports Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer
I offer innovative sports massage to Los Angeles athletes of all levels. I use techniques from several different styles of massage to properly treat athletes. These often include Swedish massage, Shiatsu, trigger point therapy, active release therapy, and myofascial release. Competitions and serious training can wear your body down and prevent you from being at your best. Sports massage helps care for the wear and tear and minor injuries sustained in the performance of any strenuous physical activity. Sports massage can be the difference your training needs for you to excel.
- 11 years massage & bodywork experience
- 11 years therapeutic exercise and personal training experience
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
- Nationally Certified Personal Trainer
- Bachelor of Health Science in Pre PT/OT from the University of Florida
- 10 years experience working with physical therapists and chiropractors
- Extensive experience working with runners, tri-athletes, cyclists, swimmers, and martial artist of all levels.
Additional Skills: Extensive orthopedic massage experience with musculoskeletal pathologies, sports injuries, rehabilitation and stress reduction. Specializing in combining soft-tissue neuromuscular massage therapy with joint mobilization techniques and therapeutic exercises.
Athletic Pursuits: Breakdancing, Capoeira, Cycling, Resistance & Core Training.
Notable Experience: Sports and Exercise Training Specialist, Massage Therapist at the 2008 Strawberry Fields Triathlon, the 2008 and 2009 Malibu Triathlon, 2009 LA Marathon, the 2008 and 2009 Brentwood Grand Prix.
Training Videos
Check out the LA Marathon YouTube channel where you can learn from Olympic bronze medalist and New York City Marathon champion Rod Dixon, watch training videos and race day highlights, find info about our official training program, LA Roadrunners, and more.
Rod Dixon Marathon Training – Stride Techniques
Hear the legend himself describe proper running technique.
Intro to LA Roadrunners 2009
Find out everything you need to know about the Official Training Program of the LA Marathon.
Balancing Work and Recovery
Olympic medalist Lorraine Moller explains these important training concepts.
Rod Dixon Marathon Training
Learn how to properly warm-up for your run.
Rod Dixon Marathon Training – Cool Down
Your workout doesn’t end when you stop running.