As runners, we often hear lots of advice on what we can do when we’re not running to prevent injuries, such as strength-training, finding the right running shoes, taking rest days, stretching, and foam-rolling. But what about preventive steps we can […]
Foot corns are fairly common among runners and can be painful, even sometimes preventing you from running. Fortunately, they can usually be treated at home with a few simple steps. What are Foot Corns? Corns […]
“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]
Are you experiencing tight calves and quadriceps (front thigh) muscles? Learning how to foam roll your calf and quadriceps muscles may help you get some relief. The foam roller has become an essential piece of […]
Runners of all abilities and experience levels can benefit from strength-training. Doing strength training on a regular basis can improve your endurance, speed, and efficiency, as well as reduce your injury risk. You don’t have […]
A runner recently emailed me with a common concern: “Lately my legs feel very heavy and tired during my runs. How can I prevent that?” I can totally relate — I’ve had plenty of runs […]
Applying ice or heat can provide relief for many running injuries. For different types of injuries, though, you should use these treatments at different times. Basically, you shouldn’t be going back and forth between a […]
It seems like whenever I find more time in my schedule to run, I come down with a cold. Although I do frequently run through mild cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore […]
Having a running injury is never fun, and a visit to the doctor for a running injury can be a major inconvenience and expense. But many running injuries respond well to RICE (rest, ice, compression, […]
One of the most common questions I hear from marathon runners who I coach is, “Should I see a doctor for my running injury?” The answer depends on several different factors and I typically run […]
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