Timothy Lyman

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Fleet Feet Pittsburgh Director of Training Programs Tim Lyman
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Timothy Lyman is a health & wellness professional specializing in fitness program development, management and coaching. He is an ACE-certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, in addition to being a NASM-certified Performance Enhancement Specialist. He has coached cross-country teams at both the collegiate and high school levels, created and coached both large and small group fitness programs in a facility setting and has worked with individuals at all levels across all disciplines. His training focuses include health coaching, strength-training and running performance. He has been a resource for VeryWellFit, Elite Daily, NBC News, Insider, Shape, Byrdie, LiveStrong, PopSugar, Real Simple, Yahoo!, USA Today, Reviewed and Runner's World.

More Articles by Timothy

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Is It OK To Walk During a Run? Maximizing Recovery for Every Workout

Structured recovery during workouts is crucial in order get the desired results. But should you walk during these recoveries, or opt for an easy jog? Should you stop moving altoget...
Training
A man runs on the trail in an orange glow.

Running in the Heat: A Runner’s Guide to Surviving the Summer

Each year as we climb out from our cold weather cocoons, our bodies must adjust to warmer conditions that affect both our heart rate and the ability to regulate our core temperatur...
Training
Ashley Arnold demonstrates Clamshell with resistance band

5 Lower Body Resistance Band Exercises for Runners

Ready to become a more durable, resilient athlete? A few minutes of basic resistance band exercises 2 to 3 times per week can make a huge difference in your running.
Training
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How to Use the Run Walk Method

If you run, you are a runner, no matter how many walking breaks you take. In fact, the run/walk method can be a secret weapon for runners of all ability levels.
Training
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6 Signs of Overtraining in Runners: How to Know When You Need a Break

If you’re like many runners, taking time off is perhaps a bigger challenge than pushing through a tough workout. “No pain, no gain,” right? Not necessarily.
Training, Injury Prevention

How To Run Your Best Half Marathon: Execute Your Plan

You’ve dialed in your goals and set up a game plan. Now it’s time to get training. This is part two of How to Run Your Best Half Marathon.
Training
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How to Run Your Best Half Marathon: Plan and Prepare

Try these tools, tips and tricks to plan for your best half-marathon, whether that means enjoying the entire process, setting a PR or finding yourself on the podium.
Training
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10 Health Benefits of Walking and How to Get Started

Whether you walk 10 minutes every other day or an hour seven times a week, the benefits of walking transcend the increase in fitness you get from the activity.
Training, Injury Prevention

Understanding the Running Gait Cycle

Understanding what happens during the gait cycle can help you identify weaknesses or imbalances in your stride to troubleshoot pain points or identify areas for development.
Training, Injury Prevention
A runner at a gym takes a break between sets

What Kind of Strength Training is Best For Runners?

Do your cross-training activities actually make you a better runner? We tapped experts to find out what exercises improve injury resistance and efficiency, and what to avoid.
Training, Injury Prevention
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The Psychology Behind Lasting Habits

The key to creating healthy habits lies in your ability to intentionally manipulate your environment to encourage a specific behavior. Here's how it works.
Training, Culture
A woman runs fast on a path alone

How to Improve Your Pacing and Run Faster

Fine-tuning pace is a lifelong practice. Incorporate these strategies into workouts to learn pacing and improve race-day performance.
Training

How to Pace Your Run

Learning to pace yourself on the run takes practice. Instead of burning out too soon, try these three biological feedback cues to monitor your effort level.
Training
Emma Coburn demonstrates the bird dog activation exercise

Why Runners Should Do Muscle Activation Exercises

Muscle activation can mean the difference between a sluggish run and one where everything clicks.
Training, Injury Prevention
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5 Areas Runners Should Train During the Off-Season

The off-season is an important part of your training. Here's are five key areas to train this off-season so you can come back stronger next year.
Training
Runners run down a sidewalk.

3 Ways to Maximize Your Post-Run Recovery

Sleeping well and eating right will boost your recovery. But you can jump start your post-run session with massage, compression and temperature therapy.
Injury Prevention
A runner hugs a family member after finishing a race

Want to Run a Better Race? Start Racing More

Running your best race comes down to training. One way to train your body to race better is to simply race more. Here's how racing more can help.
Training
A woman pumps her fist in the air as she crosses the finish line of a race

How to Run a Faster Half Marathon

Running a faster half marathon is possible. From cross training and strength training to race-day strategies, here are ways you can shave seconds from your PR.
Training