A Clinically Proven Way to Treat Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is one of the most common running injuries Two large scale scientific studies have confirmed this. A 2003 study
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is one of the most common running injuries Two large scale scientific studies have confirmed this. A 2003 study
You hear it often – sleep is essential to your recovery from training and ultimately your running performance (not to mention your overall health). That
One of my major goals as we started the New Year was to improve the overall quality and length of my sleep. I know full-well
If you took a class on nutrition, the very first thing you would learn is that there are three sources of calories: carbohydrates, fat, and
I have been using athletic greens every single day for just over a year now and today I want to share with you both my
Functional mushrooms seem to be popping up everywhere—in drinks, energy bars and supplements. No, these aren’t the pre-sliced white mushrooms you buy at the grocery
We have looked at the ins and outs of using a heart rate monitor to track your training in our article a few months ago.
How does running on a treadmill compare to running outside? Is one easier than the other? It’s a common question and despite conflicting opinions, scientific
It’s hard to get too far into reading about training without encountering the phrase “vo2 max” or hearing about “VO2 max testing.” But what is
Most Runners can INCREASE their speed without running more speed workouts. Ok. Hang in there with me, I’ll explain. In my experience, runners spend most of their
If you have been in the endurance world long enough, you have likely gone to great lengths to improve your ability to run further, run
There’s no doubt that these are unprecedented times and while our running is only a small blip on the many things we worry about each
One of the most exciting frontiers in medical research is on the gut microbiome, the population of “good bacteria” inside your body that are linked
Throughout my early running career I suffered from major stomach issues when training and racing hard. Whenever I tried to really push myself, my stomach
Recently, there’s been a good amount of research studies being published about the difference in diet and supplementation practices between faster runners and slower runners,
If you follow the blog consistently, then you know two topics I’ve talked about a lot recently are (1) How much of a difference adding
In 2015 I started to experiment more with strength and weight training. One thing I immediately noticed as I became more ingrained in weight lifting
Once known mainly for helping improve skin and wrinkles, collagen peptides are one of the latest supplements to take the running world by storm in
It’s not surprising to know that if you’re a runner, it’s likely that at some point you’ll experience pain in your feet. But, figuring out
Not all training is created equal. Let me rephrase that…While some types of runs, workouts, routines and exercises can be very effective, they may not
If you’re a long-time reader, then you know how frequently we discuss the topic of taking your easy days slow; and if you’re new to
Running can be tough in the best of times, but when the pain keeps getting worse until you cannot run another step, well, that is
In a constant quest to run faster and further, we should not as runners be surprised when from time to time things start hurting. Performance
Sharp pains along the inner part of your foot or ankle. Visible inflammation along the tendon. Stiffness in your ankle joint. A popping sensation. Sore to
As runners, we spend an inordinate amount of time planning our training—where to fit in speedwork, how often, which races, and so on. If you’ve
The day comes for all of us, no matter how competitive or talented, when our times start to slow down. For some, it’s a day
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/How_To_Suceed_At_Running_as_a_Master_2020-03-02.mp3 Masters runners are just like open runners. Except when they’re not. Before we dig into this article, let’s start by saying that everyone is
There’s been a ton of attention in the news lately about long distance running and heart health, including our post looking at whether your VO2
On an anecdotal level, most masters runners tend to gravitate toward longer events—marathons and ultras seem to be a good fit for older runners who
There are some running related topics that come up over and over: What should I eat before I run? How do I get rid of
Seasoned runners make it look easy, but the truth of the matter is that starting a running routine is hard work. Beginning runners have a
Runners run races. We train hard. Set big goals. And start and finish many races but what does “racing” really mean? Are you still racing if
Any of these sound familiar? Ever blamed your injury on one or more one of the following? I don’t stretch enough I’m an overpronator I
This guest post was written by Allie Burdick How many times have you been out running, feeling strong, and confident, when for one reason or
You start your new running program with good intentions and high expectations. It’s exciting and you feel really motivated. Who needs motivation to run in the
One of the problems with being a runner during the winter time is that it is often unsafe to run outside. Slippery roads, snow covered
We love running and want to spread our expertise and passion to inspire, motivate, and help you achieve your running goals.
We’re not here to sell you the latest “run faster without trying” scheme and we don’t claim to have the “super-secret, hidden formula that will transform you into a running god or goddess”.
We also believe you’re an experiment of one and that there is no one-size-fits-all way to train. We hate template plans and simple answers to complex questions.
Our team is now over 600 members strong and we’ve helped 867 runners in the last 2 years record new personal bests from 5k to the marathon.
We’re excited to help you improve as a runner and achieve your goals!
"I have come across many coaches, scientists, and physicians associated with running in my lifetime. No one connects all the dots with history, science, and practical application like RunnersConnect does. I look forward to their frequent posts, which are referenced with science and applicable to all the current trends and debates in running. "
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
"Understanding the science behind the workouts and the plan helps me to trust the training when I know why I'm doing a particular workout and what the result of it should be."
Kara Schmidt
"As a master's runner and journalist specializing in running, I find the well researched information presented on Runner's Connect incredibly useful. You won't find a better clearing house of running knowledge on the Internet! "
Amanda Loudin
"I love your emails! You cover all the important injury prevention and topics related to running performance. As a competitive runner, I'm always learning more from Runners Connect! "
Barbara Broad
"RC helped me smash my stretch goal and I couldn't be happier. In all my races so far I've been simply amazed at what a great feeling it is being well trained and well prepared for the task at hand."
Dean Roberts
"As usual, Jeff and the RunnersConnect team goes beyond all the simplistic advice you normally find in magazines and backs up all theories with research and pratical examples."
Brian Connors
About Us