Call me crazy or a masochist, but I actually like that “ouch, I definitely ran hard” feeling in my legs after a really long or intense run. I’ve talked to other runners who feel the […]
When I first started long distance running, I learned a lot through trial and error (big emphasis on the error part). To help other runners avoid making similar running mistakes and learning painful lessons the […]
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 […]
I’m sure most runners can tell you about at least DNF (Did Not Finish) race story. For me, it was a half marathon in Brooklyn. I remember pulling my calf muscle at mile 3 and […]
Aside from causing some physical pain, a running injury can also take a big emotional toll on runners. When you’re recovering from an injury, you become much more aware of how running is a big, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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