Thanks to everyone who came out to our Nutrition for Runners Lectures! Nutrition is such an important part of training for any race (whether it be a running race or just the race that is life!) As promised, the notes...
What is Guided Meditation? By RJ Lisander RYT-200, Yoga Therapist I had grand plans to make this blog a place to unveil my personal experiences with meditation, and to garner so much excitement around meditation that you would have...
UNCHARTED TERRITORY I’m at the point in my training where my runs are getting much longer than I ever anticipated. Last weekend I ran 15 miles and lived to blog about it. It was my longest run yet, and I...
Out of town? Can’t get to the studio for class? No worries! All your need for our “Gym in Your Pocket” workout is a resistance band, a door and a step of some sort! In the video below EMPOWER’s Assistant...
It’s gotta be the shoes. Runners have opinions about everything. Strong opinions, about silly things like socks, energy gels, and water bottles. I’ve witnessed arguments over whose GPS watch was more accurate. There’s nothing runners feel more strongly about than...
We know sometimes it can be hard to remember all the exercises, or in this case stretches, you wanted to add to your routine after a workshop. So, we have created THREE videos summarizing what we went over in our...
“Am I a runner?” A year ago when I started running, I had one dilemma – whether or not I could (should) refer to myself as a “runner”. And I’m not alone here. I’ve met people who have joined a...
THE BEAUTY OF A BAD DAY My last post was about the importance of having a plan when you lace up your shoes and hit the road. Yet, as the old saying goes, “the best laid plans of mice and...
Always have a plan. In my first post, I said that to be a runner, “All you really need is two feet and a little motivation.” The more I think about it, that’s only partially true. I’d (unscientifically) estimate that...
A brief introduction: My name is Steve Kulp. Our friends at Empower have asked me to blog about life as a new runner and my training for the Bull City Race Fest Half-Marathon (http://bullcityracefest.com). Before I actually start blogging in...
EMPOWER’s Nutrition for Runners
What is EMPOWER Guided Meditation?
Steve’s Blog: Uncharted Territory
EMPOWER’s Gym in Your Pocket
Steve’s Blog: It’s Gotta Be the Shoes.
Flexibility Training and Yoga for Runners
Steve’s Blog: Am I a Runner?
Steve’s Blog: The Beauty of a Bad Day
Steve’s Blog: Always Have a Plan
Steve’s Blog: An Introduction