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Should You Stop Running? avoid running injuries running with foot pain running with hip pain running with knee pain running with pain Apr 20, 2025
 

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

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Why You Should Warm Up Prior to Running avoid running injuries beginner running tips running for beginners warm ups Apr 20, 2025
 

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

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Why You Need a Running Gait Analysis avoid running injuries gait analysis Apr 20, 2025

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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Run Training 101 5k training guide avoid running injuries beginner running tips build endurance running how to run without getting hurt marathon training tips run coaching run training run training basics run training tips running for beginners running plans for beginners Apr 01, 2025

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...

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