Running Basics
4 Running Form Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Making small improvements in your running form can help you run faster and injury-free. Here are four of the most common running form mistakes and how to avoid them. […]
running injuries
Running Injuries
How to Deal With Post-Run Muscle Soreness
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 […]
Running
6 Common Running Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
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 […]
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 […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
What If I Can’t Finish a Race?
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 […]
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 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
How to Avoid Heavy and Tired Legs When Running
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 […]
Running Injuries
Should I Use Ice or Heat 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
Runners’ Home Remedies for Running Injuries
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, […]