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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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Remedies for Runner’s Knee

Knee pain is the #1 most common running-related injury, and the most frequent type of knee pain occurs at or around the front of the knee cap. This is known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) — and it accounts for up to 62% of knee pain in runners!

How Can You T...