Athlete Training and Healthy Running Resources
Take advantage of our Training Improvement and Injury Reduction articles, published by experts in coaching, physical therapy, biomechanics, sport science, data science, professional athletics, and many other realms. We strive to provide you with the tools necessary to achieve better performance – more consistently, with better health and happiness.
Peruse Gear posts to get the latest information on GPS smartwatches & other gadgets that will improve your training effectiveness, including favorites from the professional athletes in the PWR Lab network. Scroll through PWR Lab News to stay up to date with our Ambassador Athletes, events, and new features.
An Open Letter to Student-Athletes
BY BREANNA SIERACKI
October 16, 2020
Student-Athletes are under so much pressure to perform in their sport, maintain good grades, and participate in extracurricular activities. This is a letter from elite runner and middle school track coach, Breanna Sieracki, dedicated to you.
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Connected Events: First Steps
BY ADAM NASH
September 28, 2020
You’ve joined a Connected Event being run through PWR Lab, and now you’re wondering: what the heck do I do next!? Step-by-step instructions to make the tech as painless as possible, so you can focus on enjoying the event
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How To Link Your Bib Number and PWR Lab Account
BY MEGAN ECKERT
September 16, 2020
This blog will walk you through how to link your race registration (bib number) to your PWR Lab account.
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How To Use The Daily Checklist
BY MEGAN ECKERT
September 13, 2020
The Daily Checklist is designed to drive athletes' use of PWR Lab to maintain safe and productive training.
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PWR Lab Now Compatible with COROS Wearables
BY MEGAN ECKERT
August 24, 2020
PWR Lab expands device compatibility by enabling the linking and auto-syncing of data from the COROS app, officially becoming compatible with high quality COROS GPS devices.
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Staying In Your Lane
BY ADDI ZERRENNER
August 17, 2020
2020 Olympic Trials Marathoner and former NCAA Division 1 runner, Addi Zerrenner breaks down the importance of "staying in your lane" to avoid comparing yourself to others.
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How To Use The Workout Builder
BY MEGAN ECKERT
August 07, 2020
This tutorial will walk you through how to build a workout that will enhance your fitness without increasing injury risk.
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Onboarding Athletes To A Team Account
BY MEGAN ECKERT
July 30, 2020
Setting up a new team account? This tutorial demonstrates the process of creating and navigating a team account, as well as the athlete onboarding process.
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How to Link A Device
BY MEGAN ECKERT
July 21, 2020
This post will walk you through how to link a smartwatch and transfer data to your PWR Lab account.
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Why So Much Red?
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
June 25, 2020
Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down the reasons runners experience training load errors, and corresponding "red bars" in their PWR Lab account.
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Recipe Please
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
May 13, 2020
Creating a healthy training regimen is a lot like cooking off a recipe; you need the right balance of ingredients achieve your intended outcome. In this blog, Dr. Jeff Moreno shares his recipe for healthy running.
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Postpartum Return to Running | A Guide for New and Experienced Moms
BY DR. SARA TANZA
April 27, 2020
A mother’s guide for returning to running after giving birth created by postpartum physical therapy expert, Dr. Sara Tanza PT, DPT. Filled with exercises and a plan to safely add miles back to your routine, this guide will help you get back to running before your little one can walk.
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RUNdamentals | Back to the Basics
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
April 17, 2020
Dr. Jeff Moreno explains the RUNdamentals of physical and mental strength for runners. This blog breaks down simple, essential activities to promote healthy running.
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How to Pivot to Running
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
April 14, 2020
Athletes and exercisers of all types are simplifying their training in response to coronavirus, and many are turning to running. Use PWR Lab's 'Pivot to Running' calculator to create a custom running plan that will keep you fit in a safe way.
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The 5 C's of High Performance
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
April 03, 2020
Dr. Jeff Moreno introduces the 5 Cs of high performance running and explains how practicing control, consistency, and correct loading to increase your running capacity and take charge as the CEO of your training.
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Altitude Training 101
BY MEGAN ECKERT
March 17, 2020
Many great endurance athletes seek out opportunities to train – or even live – at altitude. Whether it's Bowerman Track Club visiting the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Eliud Kipchoge growing up in the mountains of Kenya, or PWR Lab hosting elite runners in Flagstaff, altitude seems to work for distance runners. This blog digs into the reasons why runners thrive up high.
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Return to Running Program | Advanced Runner's Guide
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
March 03, 2020
An advanced six-week training plan for runners making a comeback to running after an injury. Intended for runners with consistent experience averaging 40+ miles per week for 5+ years.
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Return to Running Program | Novice Runner's Guide
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
February 24, 2020
A six-week training plan for beginners (less than 5 years experience running high volume) making a comeback to running after an injury.
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How To Calibrate Your Feel
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
February 12, 2020
Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down how to train by "feel" and move intuitively to enhance the way we train with smart watches.
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Welcoming Ambassadors Aisling Cuffe & Collin Leibold
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
January 15, 2020
East Coast power couple Aisling Cuffe and Collin Leibold join PWR Lab’s Ambassador Athlete Program to prioritize running healthy and better understand the data behind overuse injuries.
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Hills Pay the Bills
BY COACH KEVIN ONDRASEK
January 07, 2020
We've all heard the saying "Hills Pay the Bills", a testament to the extreme versatility of hill workouts. Training on hills has powerful benefits for runners of all levels: enjoy this video breakdown & 3 example workouts!
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The Best Holiday Gifts for Runners, Handpicked by Runners
BY PWR LAB
December 20, 2019
We asked some of the best runners in the world about the gear that really makes a difference, and used their feedback to create the guide you need for all the runners in your life!
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Welcoming Nike BTC's Vanessa Fraser
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
December 16, 2019
Nike Bowerman Track Club's Vanessa Fraser joins PWR Lab's Ambassador Athlete Program to prioritize remaining injury-free, and spread awareness of preventable injuries in sport.
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Crafting the Conscious Athlete
BY MELISSA BRAUN
December 10, 2019
Accomplished pole vaulter and movement coach Melissa Braun outlines the importance of consciousness in competitive athletics and daily life, and lists 5 essential tools for developing the balance & self-trust needed for success.
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Shin Splints | How to Identify, Treat, & Overcome
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
November 26, 2019
Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down the symptoms, causes, and fixes for Shin Splints, outlining the path from initial treatment to pain-free running.
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A Champion's Mind: Perspective from Katie Zaferes
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
November 14, 2019
Dr. Jeff Moreno discusses how common pre-race anxiety is, framing it as a reflection of one's passion for the task at hand, and sharing a poem by Olympian & World Champion Katie Zaferes on mental race day readiness.
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First Principles for Coaching High School
BY COACH ALEX LYONS
November 07, 2019
Coach Alex Lyons outlines his 5 'First Principles' when it comes to coaching high school athletes, and the importance of keeping these key principles top of mind throughout the process of guiding an athlete's development.
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Achilles Tendinopathy Series | Part 2: Treating & Overcoming
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
October 29, 2019
In the second of this two-part blog series, Dr. Jeff Moreno outlines the three phases of treating & overcoming of one of the most common running injuries: Achilles Tendinopathy
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Achilles Tendinopathy Series | Part 1: Defining & Identifying
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
October 17, 2019
In the first of this two-part blog series, Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down the causes and symptoms of one of the most common running injuries: Achilles Tendinopathy
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3 Workouts to Power Your Speed
BY STEPHANIE SCHAPPERT
October 03, 2019
Hoka NJ-NY Track Club runner Stephanie Schappert (former Villanova great) discusses the importance of speed workouts for runners looking to get better at any distance, and how to incorporate them into a training program.
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IT Band Series | Part 2: How to Treat ITB Syndrome
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
September 25, 2019
In part two of this multi-part blog series, Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down the treatment phases of one of the most common running injuries: ITB Syndrome.
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IT Band Series | Part 1: Identifying & Defining
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
September 05, 2019
In part one of this multi-part blog series, Dr. Jeff Moreno breaks down the symptoms and causes of one of the most common running injuries: ITB Syndrome.
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Welcoming France’s Arsène Guillorel
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
August 29, 2019
Former NCAA standout and rising French pro runner Arsène Guillorel joins PWR Lab's Ambassador Athlete Program to prioritize remaining injury-free, and spread awareness of preventable injuries in sport.
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Playing the Long Game
BY VANESSA FRASER
August 27, 2019
Nike’s Bowerman Track Club runner Vanessa Fraser (former Stanford great) demonstrates the maturity of athletes many years her senior. Vanessa attributes much of her success to a perspective focused on the ‘Long Game’, which was instilled in her at a young age by a number of coaches and mentors, including PWR Lab co-founder and physical therapist Jeff Moreno.
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Welcoming Team USA's Rachel Schneider
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
August 15, 2019
USA World Championship team member Rachel Schneider joins PWR Lab's Ambassador Athlete Program to prioritize remaining injury-free, and spread awareness of preventable injuries in sport.
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PWR Lab Officially Compatible With Polar Flow
BY ADAM NASH
August 12, 2019
PWR Lab expands device compatibility by enabling the linking and auto-syncing of data from the Polar Flow app, officially becoming compatible with high quality Polar GPS devices.
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Welcoming Olympian Sam McEntee
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
August 08, 2019
Australian Olympian & World Championship team member Sam McEntee joins PWR Lab's Ambassador Athlete Program to prioritize remaining injury-free, and spread awareness of preventable injuries in sport.
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Learning from Katie Zaferes, World's #1 Ranked Triathlete
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
July 25, 2019
PWR Lab’s Dr. Jeff Moreno shares lessons learned from working with ITU's #1 World Ranked (Olympic Distance) Triathlete Katie Zaferes to help her achieve greater consistency.
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Conventional Wisdom, Conventional Injuries
BY MEGAN ECKERT
July 16, 2019
Up-and-coming distance runner Megan Eckert shares her story of training for her first 40+ mile run, highlighting the pitfalls of today's conventional wisdom in distance running, the injuries that commonly arise as a result, and the future PWR Lab is striving to create.
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What is 'Unloading'?
BY JEN VROOMEN
July 11, 2019
Reducing training load can be a well-informed strategy or an unintentional disaster - learn what Unloading is, the different forms it takes, and the contexts in which Unloading is advantageous.
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PWR Lab Launches Ambassador Athlete Program
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
June 28, 2019
PWR Lab launches an official Ambassador Athlete Program to connect passionate and intentional athletes to PWR Lab’s brand, mission, and continued development as an athlete-centric company.
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GPS Watches: Tools For Injury Prevention?
BY ADAM NASH
June 17, 2019
In a world where injury rates due to overtraining are astronomical, GPS watches collect an incredible amount of high-quality data, capable of reducing injury risk: if you can extract the useful takeaways.
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PWR Lab’s New ‘Massive’ Partnership
BY ADAM NASH
June 11, 2019
PWR Lab partners with Midstate Massive Ultra Trail to provide race participants with training tips and stats leading up to race day, and an overview report to summarize the race after completion.
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PWR Lab’s Data-Driven Physical Therapy Goes Live
BY DR. JEFF MORENO
June 04, 2019
Co-founder Dr. Jeff Moreno announces new clinical service offering, launched to drive the adoption of PWR Lab and data-informed training decisions in a hands-on fashion, hosted by Precision Physical Therapy & Fitness.
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PWR Lab Officially Compatible With Suunto App
BY ADAM NASH
May 20, 2019
PWR Lab expands device compatibility by enabling the linking and auto-syncing of data from the newest Suunto app, officially becoming ‘Suunto Compatible’ and supporting all Suunto GPS watches, old and new.
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