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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 leads to faster running later.)
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 ...
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...
