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Injury Prevention

Minimalist Running Shoes, Injuries, and Qualifying for Boston: An Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson

One of the most difficult decisions a runner has to make is what to put on their feet. There are countless options out there, from bulky motion-control shoes to neutral trainers and finally, barefoot.
How do you know what’s right for you?
This interview with Pete Larson attempts to answer that question and a lot more. Pete [...]

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Creating Vibrant Health (For Runners!): An Interview with Matt Gartland

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about why so many new runners get injured or give up on running within a month or two of starting to run. Beginning runners feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, over-excited about running, and need to first lay the fitness foundation before starting an ambitious training [...]

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Running Recovery Extreme: How to Bounce Back From Hard Training Quickly

Wouldn’t you like to run hard workouts and long runs and be able to recover well for the next day? Now you can. I’m going to share my recovery routine that helps me bounce back from marathon prep workouts and hard speed sessions. It combines nutrition, dynamic exercises, and sleep techniques to help you recover [...]

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Small Wins = Huge Improvements: How to Run Faster Over the Long-Term

After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program.  They’re so important but often overlooked.  Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals.
Not only are these little victories good for your motivation and mental health, but they help you continue [...]

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Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shinsplints For Good

Shinsplints are a tricky injury to discuss.  There’s no clear cure and every runner will respond differently to various treatment options.  I’m even hesitant to call shinsplints an “injury” – sore shins simply don’t qualify in my book.  Shinsplints are more like persistent soreness.  Since they can often significantly limit your training, I want to [...]

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How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries

Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A month later, Solinsky ran 12:56 for 5,000 meters – the 4th American under 13 [...]

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Forget the 10% Rule: How to Add Running Mileage Safely

I read about running constantly.  Learning about the sport is something I’m passionate about.  But no matter where I am – Runner’s World, Running Times, Active.com – I keep seeing so-called “experts” recommend the 10% Rule.
The 10% Rule simply states that you should only add mileage in increments of 10%.  So if you are running [...]

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

I’ve been working an office job for four years.  Every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that I’m doing my body an injustice.
Let’s face it: working in an office isn’t physically ideal.  Most people crane their necks to their [...]

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Trail Running Training in the Gym: How to Get Faster on the Trails

Moving the majority of your training to the trails is one of the best decisions you can make.  If you run on the roads every day and rarely venture into the trails, you may be missing out on one of the best injury prevention tools that’s available.  And the best part is it doesn’t take [...]

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How to Avoid Injury: Know Your Limitations When You’re Making Bad Decisions

In April of 2009 I started running again after about 6  months of inactivity.  I had a very bad illiotibial (IT) band injury that flared up about a week after the 2008 NY Marathon.  Since resurrecting my running career and learning so much about injury prevention and how to structure a high-quality training program, I [...]

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