The Pacer
With 44 miles left in my first Western States 100, I was not, as they say, sitting pretty. But I knew that if I could just make it six more miles to Foresthill I’d get relief: That’s when I’d connect with my pacer who would hopefully shepherd me through the most difficult 38 miles of the race. Though my pacer for Western States was a rookie, I was thrilled to have him along: My twenty-one year old son, Walker.
What is Pain?
Pain is a complex sensory and emotional phenomenon that serves as a protective mechanism for the body…
Programming Your Training: Repetition versus Variety
“Repetition is key!”
“Keep the body guessing!”
You’ve probably heard some variation of each of these ideas when it comes to exercise philosophy…
Assessments: The Most Reliable Way To Create an Exercise Program for Performance, Rehab, and Longevity
By Alex Ash
Because all our members begin their LAB journey getting fitness assessments, choosing to write about those assessments for our very first LAB blog post seems like a natural choice for me. Begin at the beginning.
