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What's the most common mistake both beginner and experienced runners make?
It's not taking their base building phase seriously enough.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or gearing up for a half marathon or full marathon, skipping this essential ...
If you’re looking to reduce injury risk while running, it’s important to differentiate pain vs discomfort.
As runners, we know that some level of discomfort is part of the sport. Whether it’s the burning in our quads during a tough hill repeat, the soreness after a long run, or t
...Did you know a warm up can make your runs feel easier?
Runners who include a static and dynamic warm up before a speed session are more likely to feel the workout is easier and more comfortable than no stretching at all (Faelli et al, 2021).
On top of that, including dynami
...Graduated traditional physical therapy recently?
Congrats!
Unfortunately, that does not necessarily mean you’re ready to train for that next race on the calendar this fall.
The demands on your body while training for a long distance race are significant. You want to be sure that your h...
Do you ever find yourself thinking: “I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to do this”?
As the popularity in running grows, so too does the number of marathon and ultramarathon finishers aged 35 and older. This age group is called the “Master’s Runner.”
Although no person is immune to t...
It is common knowledge that summer running, particularly in humid climates, can lead to a significant loss of electrolytes through sweat. Particularly if you are a “salty sweater” and tend to leave rings of white on your hats and clothes.
This loss of electrolytes - most commonly sodium (salt), pota...
Bone Stress Injuries
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One common running related injury most athletes have heard about is a bone stress injury (aka stress fractures or stress reactions).
Bone stress injuries (BSI) make up approximately 16-20% of running-related injuries. They are generally due to repetitive and exc...
Are you dealing with nagging injuries as a result of running that just don’t seem to resolve? And no amount of stretching or foam rolling seems to get rid of it for good?
Maybe you aren’t injured, but you’re confused why strength is so important for runners.
Often the summer season is a perfect time t...
Why You Need a Running Gait Analysis
Running Gait Analysis is a key component of understanding running related injuries (RRI). Particularly if your pain or symptoms are occurring during or shortly after a run. Observing how a person moves and what may be contributing t
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Remedies for Runner’s Knee.
Knee pain is the #1 Running Related Injury. The most common form of knee pain is located on the front of the knee, near or around the knee cap.
This is called Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and it makes up to 62% of knee pain in runners!
How can you tell you have PFP...
Training 101
Whether you are a new or seasoned runner, fast or slow, short or long distance - it is important to understand and manage your training. This can determine your risk of developing injuries, if you’ll get that PR, and even how you feel about your running.
But what exactly does “training...
