Our Run Club

This week on Coffee Talk we discuss the one thing runners are always talking about. Knees. Knees and knee injuries tend to pop up in conversations with us runners constantly. Whether we're talking IT band friction syndrome, patella issues or the elusive "runners knee", we're always trying to figure out how to get those knees straightened out.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week on Coffee Talk Mike and Eric talk all about stress and how it affects us as runners, the positive stressors and the negative stressors. We chat a bit about what those stressors are and how best to deal with the negative ones.  Insta:  @ourrunclub @myrunstrong @foundationperformance @eric_runs_this Web: www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week we take a tour of one of the most beneficial and valuable tools out there for a runner, the Alter G treadmill. Have you ever wanted to run on the moon? Well, nows your chance. The Alter G can make it so you're running at 20% of your body weight and it can do so in 1% increments. This is fantastic news for any runner out there looking to lessen the impact on their joints and muscles. The Alter G can help a runner get back from injury and help a runner get a few more miles in without all the pounding.  Learn how it does that by tuning in!  Insta: @ourrunclub @eric_runs_this @myrunstrong @foundationperformance Web: www.rhoderunner.com www.foundationperformance.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Mike and Eric answer a bunch of questions from listeners. We cover foot issues, shoe issues, training issues and so much more. Big thanks to all the listeners who sent in their questions and we hope we were able to help ya out!  Insta:  @ourrunclub @myrunstrong @foundationperformance @rhoderunnerinc Web: www.foundationperformance.com www.rhoderunner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week on coffee talk we talk Normatec leg sleeves. This unique tool is a great way to recover from a hard workout. We learn a bit about this tool and why it's important to flush out all the metabolic waste from your legs after a hard effort.  Insta: @ourrunclub @myrunstrong @eric_runs_this @foundation_performance Web: www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week on Coffee Talk we chat all about who to see when running injuries pop up.  Do I head to the PT? Do I head to the Chiro? Do I head to my Primary Care? An Ortho? What are these folks all about and how can they help you as a runner stay healthy?  A very interesting and fun chat this week with Mike and Eric on Coffee Talk.  Insta: @ourrunclub @myrunstrong Web: www.ourrunclub.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

As runners we're always looking for an edge, a way to perform better, to become a better version of ourselves. This week on Coffee Talk Mike and Eric start off talking about shaving your legs and move on to other performance enhancers like warming up properly and sleeping!  Insta:  Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Eric: @eric_runs_this Mike: @myrunstrong Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web:  www.rhoderunner.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Mike and Eric discuss why they run.  Whats the point? Some run for PRs, some for fitness and some for mental health. We learn today that figuring out they why behind your running is super important to be a successful runner. Insta:  Mike: @myrunstrong Eric: @eric_runs_this Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web:  www.ourrunclub.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Mike and Eric chat all about the back. Eric's has had some back pain in the past from all his phone and computer use and Mike is just the guy to talk to.  They've got some tips for folks who have upper or lower back pain as runners and you get to hear Eric complain about his issues! Insta:  Mike: @myrunstrong Eric: @eric_runs_this Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web: www.ourrunclub.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week the fellas chat all about how they get their workouts in. It's 2021 now and we all have fitness goals we want to accomplish, so how do we make sure we get them done. We'll learn about family run time, the 12 days of christmas workout and how Mike keeps those guns.  Social:  Insta:  Eric: @eric_runs_this Mike: @myrunstrong Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web:  www.ourrunclub.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

There happens to be a big ol' snow storm going on outside as I type this description, so Mike and I thought we'd talk a little bit about running in the snow. We know that injuries can pop up when us runners get a little out of hand and start hitting the road in unsafe conditions. So we chat about some ways to make your run in the snow a little safer and hopefully less likely to injure you!  We also dive into how to shovel properly, and some common injuries that pop up when you're shoveling snow!  There is also a visit from my kiddo Myles so our apologies for any crying, laughing or babbling in the background!  Social Media Handles: Insta: Mike: @myrunstrong Eric: @eric_runs_this Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Websites:  www.ourrunclub.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Mike and Eric talk all about some of the tools of the trade, we've got some fantastic tools that can help you stave off some injuries and make your running a little bit more comfortable.  We talk foam rollers, massage guns and a bunch more.  If you're looking for some great gift ideas, this is the episode of coffee talk to tune into.  Insta:  Eric: @eric_runs_this Mike: @myrunstrong Our Run Club: @ourrunclub Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web: www.ourrunclub.com www.rhoderunner.com www.foundationperformance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week on Coffee talk we chat all about running progression. We cover how to start up your running career, how to get back into running after an injury and what that progression looks like.  We cover the 10% rule, some injury prevention tips and how to build up strength before you even start running.  Social:  Eric's Insta: @eric_runs_this Mike's Insta: @myrunstrong Rhode Runner: @rhoderunnerinc Foundation Performance: @foundationperformance Web:  Our Run Club: www.ourrunclub.com Rhode Runner: www.rhoderunner.com Foundation Performance: www.foundationperformance.com RunStrong: www.myrunstrong.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Mike and Eric talk about one thing that most runners do not talk about upper-body strength. We talk all about how helpful upper-body strength is to runners, some exercises that can help with posture and how important the core is to get all that arm swing energy down into those legs of yours.  Instagram:  Eric: @eric_runs_this Rhode Runner: @rhoderunnerinc Mike: @myrunstrong Foundation Performance: @foundation_performance --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This is a very special episode of coffee talk this week. We're again without coffee but we've got some needles? What?  Take a trip with Eric as he gets dry needled for the first time. We visit Foundation Performance, Mike's Physical Therapy office in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Eric gets dry needled. This treatment method is a fantastic way for runners to release trigger points that build up over the miles. If you can work it into your routine we highly suggest it.  Tune in to learn more or check out the links below to reach out to Mike about it.  Mike's Insta:  @myrunstrong Eric's Insta:  @eric_runs_this Mike's Biz:  www.foundationperformance.com Eric's Biz: www.rhoderunner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

This week Eric and Mike chat all about foot strike and form. We dive into some pointers, talk about some common injuries that can pop up from improper form and we discuss if footwear can help with form. There were a few technical difficulties this episode so thank you for bearing with us!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

Recovery. Every runner needs it. We don't always think about it though. Well, this week we think about it. Mike gives us some tips on how to recover from a hard effort.  Saunas are definitely in the mix as are foam rollers and there's a ton more in this podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

Mike Silva of Foundation performance gives us a few tips on how to get ourselves to bed. Sleep is one of the most important things a runner can do. Like almost as important as run. This episode Mike gives us five keys to getting to bed. If you're interested in checking out a sweet infographic with five tips for getting to sleep. Click below.  Sleep Infographic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

In our first episode Mike and Eric talk all about runner's knee, plantar fasciitis and figure out what they mean and how they are treated.  Mike is the founder and president of FOUNDATIONperformance and creator of the RUNstrong program for distance runners. He'll be joining Eric every week for a conversation about running and more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message

We wanted to lighten the mood this week so we decided to tackle our Top 5 tunes we're running to at the moment. We both found our lists eclectic and think you'll enjoy our take on runnin' with tunes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/our-run-club/message