Training
Lower Body Exercises for Runners
These simple lower body exercises for runners can help prevent injuries, especially for those who are prone to knee pain. […]
injury prevention
Training
5 Core Strengthening Exercises for Runners
Add these core strengthening exercises for runners to your routine to build strength, improve form and performance, and reduce injury risk. […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent Shin Splints
A common overuse injury among runners, especially beginners, shin splints is a general term for the pain that occurs in the front of the lower leg. The pain associated with shin splints is usually on […]
Running Injuries
5 Warning Signs of Running Injuries
Runners often feel pain come and go, sometimes very quickly. I tend to panic when I feel a pain in my shin or other area, and start thinking about the worst case scenario. (“It MUST […]
Running Basics
Should You Run Every Day?
One of the biggest misconceptions among runners who want to get faster is that they should run every day. In reality, your body needs rest days to recover, repair muscles to get stronger, and re-adapt […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenails
“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 […]
Running Injuries
Strengthening Workout for Runners
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 […]
Running Gear
How to Foam Roll Hamstrings and IT Band
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
Running Gear I Can’t Live Without
As an avid runner and running coach, I love talking to other runners about their best running gear. We all get so passionate about our tried-and-true favorite running gear. We’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration […]