One of the most important functions of muscles and tendons in running is to store energy. Much like a pogo stick, your body can store
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/Should_I_Eat_Before_I_Run_2020-07-06.mp3 Some runners can’t walk out of the door for a morning run without having something to settle their stomachs. Others cannot have a bit
Ice baths are a perennial favorite recovery tactic among college runners who have easy access to a training room. Taking a 10-15 minute dip in
If you have been watching the Olympics, one thing you’ve definitely noticed is the preponderance of athletes sporting colorful web-like tapings on their shoulders, knees,
Anyone who has had a stress fracture (or even a stress fracture scare) is likely to be hypersensitive to anything that can increase or reduce
In past articles, we’ve looked a lot at what good form “looks like,” objectively speaking. You don’t want your hips dropping on footstrike, or your
Stress fractures are common, frequent, and a highly feared injury among long distance runners. A sports clinic in Finland evaluated 100 cases involving stress fractures
How many times have you found yourself reading the ingredients label of different energy gels trying to determine which might be the best energy gel,
“Bonking” in a marathon is a miserable experience. Bonking, or “hitting the wall” as it is also known, is a well-known phenomena among marathon and
Running has been link to a variety of health benefits; a regular running schedule can lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, boost immunity, and prevent
