Empire Unleashed

Tag: Sports

  • It won’t define me.

    It won’t define me.

    I’ve been struggling with some Scoliosis pain lately. But the thing that makes me different is that, I don’t let it get to me. I don’t let it define me. I don’t let it beat me. But sometimes it does knock me down. The strong do have their days. We do have our moments of…

  • The OUC Orlando Half Marathon

    As you know, I am currently training for my first full marathon that is in 45 days! AAHHH! Training is going well, not at the distance that I would want to be at but getting there. I am finding my rhythm so I am happy. Within the last week, I received a call letting me…

  • A little reminder to all the runners…

    Within the running community there are a lot of things we talk about, from black toe nails to setting a new personal record. I created this page to help others with questions, injuries, and encouragement. As most of you know running is a challenge for me. Because my Scoliosis is so severe, it does cause…

  • Words of advice for runners

    As runners we are known as a crazy bunch of people, which most of us take that as a compliment. Because seriously, after all, what sane person would run 26.2 miles just for fun, right?? But, there are many things runners should and shouldn’t do. Here are some tips or rules, we should all follow.…

  • Speed training explained

    There are a few differences between the speed workouts.  The tempo run, fartlek, and interval runs. TEMPO RUN- also known as a lactate-threshold, LT, is a faster pace run. Tempo running is important to having a successful race because it trains your body to sustain speed over distance.  While running, the cardiovascular system delivers oxygen to the…

  • One of the most common running injuries, the ITBS

    Iliotibial band syndrome is one of the leading causes of knee pain in runners. The iliotibial band(IT band) is a thick band of fascia on the outside of the knee, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. The band is crucial to stabilizing the knee during running,…