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
A lot of readers have been asking for articles on biomechanics and running form, and as this is an area of intense interest for me,
You know the feeling. You were ready to run fast, you started the race (or workout) feeling great, and you knew in your heart that
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ve probably heard something about the barefoot running/“minimalism” debate. Spearheaded by Christopher McDougall’s bestselling
Running in the winter can be a definite challenge. Having trained most of my life in Maine, Providence, and Michigan, I’ve faced just about every
While I, along with many other athletes, thought we were being tough and helping our training by reducing inflammation with Ibuprofen and Advil, recent research and analysis has shown that anti-inflammatory drugs can actually limit or cancel out the very training benefits we’re so desperate to achieve.
Here’s what the latest research has to say and when it’s safe to use NSAIDs in your training.
