Consider the Nordic skier. I know, I know, but bear with me. There’s a lot of chatter about when it becomes “too cold to run.” Some people transition to the treadmill as soon as the first frost hits, while others will dutifully log all their winter miles outside, come snow or freezing temps. Nordic skiers… Continue reading Winter Training Tips: Understanding How Cold Weather Affects Running
Each year in the United States, approximately half a million runners complete a marathon… …and it has been reported that during marathon training or racing up to 80-90% of those runners sustain a running related injury. Often, for many runners, completing a marathon is the culmination of months of hard training and the completion of… Continue reading How to Avoid Injury and Safely Train for a Marathon
A treadmill can be your best friend for training in icy conditions or getting in early morning runs when dark conditions make outdoor running dangerous. Treadmills are great for pre-programmed speed workouts to keep you from constantly checking your watch and stressing about pace. They can even be the difference between skipping a workout and… Continue reading Running Outside vs. Running on a Treadmill: Which One Is Better for You?
Some of us are early birds, while others are night owls. Whether you feel more productive in the morning or do your best work after the sun has set, we all tend to question when we should work out. With health advice that runs the gamut and is as polarizing as it is helpful, it’s… Continue reading Benefits of Running in the Morning: What Your Body Needs for Success
If you had an extra hour each week to devote to training, what would you do with it? More miles? Cross training? Yoga? For most runners, strength training would be the last choice to fill that void. Whether the objection comes from worries about getting slow or questions about the science, weight training is still… Continue reading The Why and How of Strength Training for Runners
Why You Need to Be “Fit to Run” Before Running to Get Fit Chances are one of your New Year’s goals is to improve your fitness. Most people either want to lose that stubborn belly fat, improve their energy, be more productive, or sleep better. These are all side benefits (or side effects if you… Continue reading Why You Need To Be Fit To Run
Is there an effective strength program for runners who hate the gym? The long distance running community is not typically renowned for its love of gym sessions. Most runners just want to run and strength training is still commonly absent in training plans for the running season. The case for strength training may inadvertently not… Continue reading Strength for Runners Who Hate the Gym
Have you ever been in the middle of your half marathon and felt a sharp, pulling, cramping feeling in the back of your leg below your knee? Calf pain affects a great deal of runners and can present as Achilles pain, back-of-the-knee pain, or just a good old tight calf cramp. Usually, the pain comes… Continue reading The 2 Most Common Running Form Errors That Cause Calf Pain and How To Fix Them
Structures within the human body are often viewed in different ways. Skeletal muscle tissue, for example, is considered adaptable with the capacity to become stronger in response to exercise. Other structures, such as spinal discs, are viewed more like machine parts, susceptible to activity related wear and tear and lacking the capacity to positively adapt… Continue reading Can Running Strengthen The Discs In Your Lower Back?
Lower back pain affects millions of people annually and can be debilitating for runners. It can be frustrating wanting to run long on Saturday after a hard week of work only to be met with lower back pain that forces you to walk or even stop all together. Running is supposed to be the weekend… Continue reading Back Pain While Running: The 4 Most Common Causes and Fixes
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From the San Jose Earthquakes to endurance athletes and everyone in between, we use specialized training backed by scientific and technology-driven techniques to see exactly what’s wrong and keep you going strong. Our doctors of physical therapy will implement more focused and effective treatments tailored to your body and your goals.
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