Running Injuries
How to Prevent Side Stitches
One of the most common questions I hear from new runners that I coach is, “How can I prevent side stitches?” A side stitch is a sharp, intense pain under the lower edge of […]
Running Injuries
Running Injuries
How to Foam Roll Your Calf and Quadricep Muscles
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 […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee is one of those common overuse injuries that’s at first just annoying, but can end up being very painful if you ignore it. Fortunately, it often responds well to self-treatment. Here, I have […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Tight Calf Muscles
Tight calf muscles are a common problem for runners, especially those training for a long distance event such as a marathon. The problem can often pop up at the worst times, such as right in […]
Running Injuries
7 Simple Ways Runners Can Prevent Running Injuries
I haven’t had a running injury (knock on wood) for several years now and I attribute it mostly to learning from past mistakes and following these simple injury prevention strategies. Here’s some expert advice on […]
Running
3 Simple Tweaks to Run Faster and Injury-Free
When I talk to runners, whether they’re beginners or experienced, they often express that they’d like to run faster and also stay injury-free. While some may think those goals are not compatible, as training hard […]
Running Injuries
Should I Use Heat or Cold Therapy on a Running Injury?
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 […]
Running Injuries
How Runners Can Avoid Getting Sick
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 […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent Nipple Chafing When Running
A common problem among runners, nipple chafing and bleeding can be very painful (and embarrassing), but it’s also very preventable. By taking some precautions, you can avoid this unpleasant condition, even before the first signs. […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent Chafing When Running
Chafing is one of those running-related injuries that you almost feel wimpy complaining about because, after all, it’s just a skin irritation. But for those of us who have been victims of this ailment, you […]