Resources
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Ascend Guide to RPE
A PDF guide to help you understand and apply the RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) scale to dial in your effort level with running, strength training, and other activities.
A spreadsheet template to help you DIY your running plan by:
Building running volume gradually
Identifying spikes in volume that could contribute to injury risk
Planning rest weeks and taper weeks
Seeing how your running is changing over time
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling, “What the heck is [X] exercise and what should my form look like?”…
…then check out the Ascend exercise video library on Youtube.
Explore exercise ideas, form tips, and cues >>>
Coaching partnerships & professional affiliations
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S.E.T. is a USA Triathlon Club in Maryland for Swim, Bike, Run, Triathlon, Multisport, Strength, and Endurance training. S.E.T. is a USAT designated High Performance Team with programs for Youth and Adults from Beginners to Pros, with training groups throughout Maryland.
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Mid Maryland Triathlon Club (MMTC) was created with the vision of bringing together a community of like-minded individuals who enjoyed swimming, biking, running, and other endurance sports. The club’s foundation is rooted in empowering members of all backgrounds and fitness levels to become healthier versions of themselves through the challenge of endurance sports.
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Run Your Life provides virtual rehab and run coaching services helping runners become stronger and get back to hitting PRs post-injury. Run Your Life also provides business coaching for running clinicians looking to build an online or in-person brand.
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The RRCA champions the devlopment and success of community-based running organizations that empower all people to participate in the sport of running in pursuit of enjoyment, health, well-being and competition.
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Specialist certification formally recognizes physical therapists who have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and skills in a specific area of physical therapist practice.
As of 2024, there are 349 board-certified orthopaedic physical therapists in the state of Maryland.
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The APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.