If you have been around athletics long enough you have probably heard the saying “Train Smart, not Hard”. While this saying is very true in some aspects, make sure that you are training hard as well. I am going to talk about why you need to train SMART and why you need to train HARD. The body is similar to a computer, if you put in the right programming it will run efficiently and effectively but programming it poorly can cause ...continue reading

I am going into my first meet of the year with more excitement than ever. I have had a really solid year of training, no injuries, feeling healthier, stronger, and more technically sound than ever. Last year I was riddled with multiple back injuries, chronic knee problems, rolled ankles, and shoulder pain that cost me my entire competitive season. My training this year has been going so well this year that I have no expectations in a ...continue reading