Do you feel severe pain in your heel, especially when you take your first few steps out of bed in the morning? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis, one of the most common injuries […]
Running has plenty of fantastic health benefits, but it can also lead to some embarrassing and sensitive issues. From diarrhea and back acne to leaky bladders and sore nipples, here are six of the most […]
Over the years, I’ve learned (and sometimes re-learned) valuable running lessons by making mistakes and knowing to do things differently the next time. For instance, I know that I’ll never again eat Fig Newtons right […]
Running a marathon is a huge challenge, but the feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction also make it tremendously rewarding. Some runners fear the marathon distance (26.2 miles) for various reasons. While it’s true that running […]
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’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 […]
“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 […]
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