Running

ALL ARE WELCOME! In partnership with Marathon High, PRS Running Club is giving you the chance to practice the most feared portion of the Gate River Run, the Hart Bridge. Sunday – February 25th – 9:00 – 11:00am JSO will close down one lane of the bridge and be on …

Donna Corporate Challenge – CSI Companies from 904Fitness on Vimeo. What’s better than running 26.2 miles to Finish Breast Cancer? Sharing the miles with your colleagues! Introducing Jacksonville’s only 26.2 mile Corporate Relay Challenge.  Get healthy, build teamwork, and race for your chance to win water cooler bragging rights, a giant trophy, …

Make a Splash this Summer! Aqua jogging: It is not just “punishment” for injured runners attempting to rehab their way back to pounding the pavement again.  When done correctly, it can be a valuable cross training tool and possibly even a form of “hydro-massage.” When I was a college track …

Since most of us don’t have access to a personal masseuse every day, foam rolling can serve as a form of self-massage and can be used both pre- and post-run. Here are a few of my favorite foam rolling exercises: Calves (toes forward, in and out) Hamstrings Piriformis/Glutes Quadriceps Iliotibial …

Improving and maintaining core strength is critical for runners to remain injury-free. Those who know me and my coaching style know that I’m a stickler for form and mechanics and I’m certain that proper and sport-specific strength training is one key to staying healthy and holding it together late in a race (even …

All are welcome! In partnership with Marathon High, PRS Running Club is giving you the chance to practice the most feared portion of the Gate River Run, the Hart Bridge. JSO will close down one lane of the bridge and be on site to ensure everyone’s safety. Everyone will meet …

Sure, you can purchase a medal hanger or a decorative plaque, but really? Do you want a doughnut run medal mounted on your wall? If you’ve got a box or drawer full of old medals you always think about throwing away but just can’t part with, try this nifty little …

Strength training is often the last thing a runner wants to do but if you take the time to do it, you’ll see some huge gains in performance and a reduction in injuries. These four exercises build strength while promoting flexibility to keep you running stronger and longer. Try adding …

You may be aware of the benefits of hill training incorporated into your running or workout routine, but what do you do when you live in the 904 with very few hill options and the main street bridge loop is under construction? Consider peppering in some stadiums or stair climbing …

In Jacksonville, where the beaches and river paths rule, it’s easy to forget about the good old track.  Track your running progress at any of the local track club meet-ups – you’ll find rain or shine workouts, tips and camaraderie for runners of any level. Florida Striders Track Club Floridastriders.com The Florida Striders …