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If you're running a long distance event this fall, you've likely put in most of your important training at this point. It's time to start visualizing race day and making a plan!
The biggest mistake runners make on race day is under-fueling.
Not eating enough during the race will sabotage your pe...
It’s hard enough to stick to a regular fitness routine, and having to do that while navigating pain is exhausting.
As a physical therapist, when I ask someone how their home rehab program is going, I’m used to hearing the somewhat defeated response of: “I’ve been too busy to do my exercises.”
I...
As runners, it’s not uncommon to feel tightness or soreness after runs. But if you’re worried that you’re starting to experience something more serious - this post is for you.
I have a confession to make: at the beginning of this month, I started to develop some ankle pain.
After finishing my rece...
(And how it helps you run faster, stay healthier, and avoid the injury cycle)
I wish I could tell you there's one magic exercise, one perfect running form cue, or one secret training hack that guarantees you'll never get injured.
The reality is that when a runner tells me they have knee, hip, f...
Whether you're new to running or have years of experience, how you train can determine everything from your injury risk to whether you hit that PR—and even how much you enjoy the sport.
But what does training really mean?
It’s not just about workouts like long runs, tempo efforts, and intervals. T...