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,
Recent research has shown that as many as 79% of runners get injured at least once during the year. Stop. Think about that number for
Running is the best form of exercise there is. Okay, so we may be a little bias, but running is definitely one of the least
Many of my recent articles have been about various ways to prevent injury. But unfortunately, our best efforts are sometimes not enough, and we get
In our previous injury prevention articles, we’ve examined risk factors or preventive strategies for specific injuries, or types of injuries. Hip strength, for example, looks
Shin pain, or “shin splints,” is a common and frustrating problem for a lot of beginning (and experienced) runners. It’s one of the most common
If you have car trouble, you talk to a mechanic. If you are feeling unwell, you talk to a doctor. If you need running advice,
Every runner deals with the reality of getting hurt, being sick, or just missing time away from training – it’s an unfortunate reality of a
This week, we’ll be looking at one of the funny ways the body adjusts to a variety of running surfaces and conditions, motivated by a
Last week, we talked about how to watch for hip drop, a common problem with running form. Its primary cause is usually weak hip abductor
