Runner’s knee is one of those common overuse injuries that’s at first just annoying, but can end up being very painful if you ignore it. Fortunately, it often responds well to self-treatment. Here, I have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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