Massaging your hamstrings and illiotibial (IT) band on a foam roller is an excellent way to keep your hamstring muscles and IT band from getting too tight. It’s especially beneficial if you’ve been prone to […]
Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, relieve stress, and maintain overall health, but injuries can sometimes derail your running plans. Whether it’s a nagging pain or an overuse injury, knowing how to treat […]
Most running injuries are not caused by one little mistake, such as losing your footing as you’re running on a trail. They usually develop over the course of weeks, when you’re making LOTS of little […]
Stretching offers numerous benefits for runners, but runners should always be careful to warm-up muscles with some warm-up exercises or a brisk walk or jog before stretching. Post-run is a great time to stretch because […]
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 […]
Overuse injuries are common among runners but, fortunately, they can be prevented with some strategies that aren’t too hard to implement. They’re often the result of overtraining, improper form, or lack of rest and recovery. […]
A common mistake among runners, both beginners and experienced, is holding a lot of tension in their upper body when running. Sometimes runners’ shoulders creep up toward their ears, which creates a much more inefficient […]
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. I typically run through […]
As a running coach, one of the most common questions I hear from beginner runners is, “How often should I run?” They’re often surprised to find out that the key may not be running more, […]
I recently got an email from Nicole, a beginner runner who’s been doing a run/walk training program. She writes: “Am I defeating the purpose of running by taking walk breaks? Can runners take walk breaks?” […]
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