Dear Western States Runner
Joe Uhan writes a letter to runners of the Western States 100.
Joe Uhan
Title: Stay the Course Columnist
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Expertise
- Topics of Expertise: Physiotherapy, sports medicine, sports science, run coaching, trail running, ultrarunning
- Amount of Expertise: 25 years of competitive running, including 12 years as an ultrarunner, 20 years coaching running, 13 years of physiotherapy
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Master of Arts, Kinesiology, University of Minnesota; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Years of Professional Experience: 10
- Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in Physical Therapy, Certified Functional Manual Therapist, USA Track & Field Level II Certified Coach
- Club or Association Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association Member
- Other Relevant Positions, Current and Past: Former contributor to Ultrarunning Magazine and Trail Runner magazine
A Word from Joe Uhan
I aim to offer unique clinical and athletic insights on the issues and challenges facing those who pursue and love road, trail, and ultrarunning. My personal interests include all things outdoor exploration, travel, fast running, writing, teaching and mentorship, and beer miling.
Performance Mobility, Part 3: Foot And Ankle
Joe Uhan discusses foot and ankle mobility for endurance running.
Ultrarunning Training For Busy People
How to train for ultramarathons if you have a limited amount of time.
Performance Mobility, Part 2: Trunk Rotation
Joe Uhan discusses trunk mobility for endurance running.
Performance Mobility, Part 1: Introduction And Hip Flexion and Extension Mobility
Joe Uhan introduces a performance-mobility series and discusses hip flexion and extension mobility for endurance running.
Eight Steps For Your Best Trail Running Off-Season
Joe Uhan’s tips for getting happy, healthy, strong, and fit during your off-season.
Keys To Quick Cadence
Joe Uhan writes about using quick cadence as a way to increase running efficiency.
Process To Outcome, Part 3: Inside-Out Racing
Joe Uhan explains process-oriented strategies for race day.
Process To Outcome, Part 1: Goal Setting In Training And Racing
Joe Uhan writes about process-oriented goal setting for trail and ultrarunning.
Waterskiing With Jim Walmsley
Joe Uhan talks about the quality of Jim Walmsley’s running stride during the 2016 Western States 100.
An Inconvenient Truth: Why Heart Rate Always Matters
Joe Uhan writes about the importance of heart-rate training.
Protect And Preserve: Quadriceps Training And Race Preparation
Joe Uhan explains how to protect your quadriceps with hip-centric uphill and downhill running.
“If You Can’t Do This Exercise, You Will Get Hurt:” Hip Stability And Alignment For Trail Runners
Joe Uhan introduces exercises to help stabilize the hips and trunk to prevent side-leaning compensation while running.
The Remodel Project: An Inner Look at Injured Tissue Healing
Injured tissue rebuilding… and what you can do to help it, explained!
Hard Facts For Fast Plantar-Faciitis Recovery
Joe Uhan discusses the four-part process of healing plantar fasciitis.
Listen To Your Heart: Tips for Navigating Heart-Rate Training
Joe Uhan explains the basics of heart-rate training.
Trail Stability With The “Short And Long” Exercise
Joe Uhan describes the “Short and Long” exercise, which promotes hip flexion and extension in the run stride.
‘The Grind Mile:’ A Progressive Warm-Up
Joe Uhan explains ‘The Grind Mile’ as part of a warm-up before hard running.
Controlled Chaos: Learn To Be An Elite Hill Runner
Joe Uhan describes skillful and fast uphill and downhill running.
Performance Flexibility: Pool Running
Joe Uhan discusses the benefits of pool running for performance flexibility in trail running.
Six Things That Elite Ultrarunners Are Doing That You Are Not
Joe Uhan writes about six things elite ultrarunners are doing that other trail runners aren’t.
Elite Feet: Strong Strides Start At The Foot
Joe Uhan writes about the importance of a strong, aligned foot for correct running biomechanics.
Performance Flexibility: Trunk Mobility And The Foam Roll
Joe Uhan discusses the use of a foam roll to increase trunk mobility.
