PRG Podcast Interview with Jeff Miller

The Performance Running Gym Podcast Episode 7: Jeff Miller Interview  Jeff Miller is a lifetime endurance athlete, running coach, and a friend to many in the Midwest trail and ultrarunning community. He holds three grandmasters titles at the hyper competitive Superior...

5 Ab Exercises That Beat Crunches

By Aaron Boike, B.S. Kinesiology, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NESCA Certified Running and Ultrarunning Coach | Personal Trainers in Edina MN There is no muscle group that gets quite the level of attention that the abs do. Everyone wants a strong, toned, and...

Finding The Right Running Race For You

By Bobbi Patrick, PRG Personal Trainer and Running Coach Spring race season is fast approaching and I think most of us are feeling the pressure of signing up for at least one race we want to train for. Let’s talk through how to best prepare for your upcoming race...

Bodyweight Exercise Routine

Maintaining your fitness at home Worried about losing all your hard-earned fitness while your gym is closed? If you can do this workout 2-3 times per week, it will go a long way toward maintaining your current fitness level. Minimal to no equipment needed, just some...

Garbage in Garbage out

As runners, we often expect a lot from our bodies. We head out for extended periods of time on the roads or the trails for our long runs. We push hard during intense speed sessions. We work hard in the weight room (hopefully!). Some days, our body responds well to...

HOW TO FUEL FOR YOUR BEST WORKOUT

By Aaron Boike, B.S. Kinesiology, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach – Owner of 3CLICK Fitness Workout nutrition is a hot topic these days, as workout enthusiasts work to find the perfect balance between optimizing their performance and helping keep...

Post-race reflections

Congratulations to everyone that toed the line this past weekend at Chicago or Twin Cities or any other race. Often, just making it to the starting line of a marathon can be a challenge. Many of you enjoyed PR’s. Congratulations! You worked hard and your work paid...

Running and Stress

There are many forms of stress in our lives as runners. Of course, we have the stress we place on our bodies when we run. But there are many other types of stress we need to account for to maximize our running potential. Here are some tips on how to properly account...