Unidentified shin pain is an incredibly common gripe for runners, and determining what exactly that pain is can be a frustrating, ambiguous process. After all, most resources tend to assign any old shin pain as shin splints — which isn’t inherently wrong, but there’s more to the symptoms than a vague umbrella term. With shin… Continue reading The 6 Most Common Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Running
Read MOreUnidentified shin pain is an incredibly common gripe for runners, and determining what exactly that pain is can be a frustrating, ambiguous process.
Last month, we reviewed some of the basics behind shoulder joint anatomy and mobility. And in dissecting all its complex structures and wide
Whenever someone talks about their core, what’s the first thing you picture? Probably that ever-coveted six pack, right? While you wouldn’t be wrong
Nearly every search result about shock absorption in running focuses on what shoes you wear. If you’ve ever looked it up yourself, you
We often take the shoulder for granted; from movements as simple as a shrug to a high velocity baseball pitch, the shoulder is
When people tell you to “listen to your heart,” it’s usually meant figuratively. But with certain kinds of athletic training, you can interpret
The knee is a highly complex joint built up of multiple bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues. And because there are so many
Calf pain is a common gripe for many runners, whether it be soreness, dull or sharp pain, temporary or chronic issues, etc. Part
A startling 80% of runners experience some kind of injury from training in any given year, and people don’t necessarily realize the myriad
If you’re a runner, you’ve likely lived firsthand the unique bond that comes with running as a sport — there’s that unparalleled appreciation
For many athletes (and for most sports), speed is one of the most sought-after athletic qualities. Whether it be the speed of a
The mind is a powerful tool, and building your mental game is an important facet to becoming the best athlete you can be.
Knee pain and injury can happen during anything from high-intensity sports to many everyday activities — the knee is, after all, a pretty
We’ve all probably heard the phrase “pace yourself” in one way or another — but the words take on a lot more weight
It’s not uncommon for athletes to hear certain phrases like “You look like a distance runner,” or “You’re built for sprinting!”. These comments
As runners, we all have to start somewhere. And for a lot of us, that “somewhere” is heading out our front door in
Ever experienced pain in your knees, hips, or lower back with running? (Ever had it bad enough that it makes you dread every
Over the last 25 years, the New York City Marathon has seen a 4000% increase in runners over the age of 65. Let’s
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