Overuse injuries are a reality for hundreds of thousands of runners every year. Is it even possible to prevent running injuries?
That’s the question that Dr. Peter Larson and his coauthor Bill Katovsky explored in their book Tread Lightly: …
…Today is the first of a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running.
The focus today is on injury prevention. Those of you on my private email list know that you get opportunities to help shape the …
…The problem with a blog is that some great articles get buried in the graveyard that we call an Archive.
But most of the time, that information is still really helpful! (check out SR’s archive here)
I’ve received …
…The day after a marathon can seem like you’re learning to walk for the first time: short steps, no coordination, and pathetic range of motion.
With the Boston Marathon today, I want to help all those runners who are …
…We all “know” the little things that we should do to stay healthy: get more sleep, be smart about our mileage, don’t push the pace so often. But are there specific tools that we can use to help us …
…Do you do the “little things” that keep you healthy? If you’re the average runner, you don’t – and you’re probably injured.
Preventing overuse injuries is more about what you do when you’re not running. The crucial time right …
…Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles.
He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50.
Since turning pro, Dathan’s …
…I received a concerning email yesterday from a runner who was suffering a knee injury. “Caitlin” told me:
……“I’ve had several different coaches and running workshops. You need more cushiony shoes. You need less cushiony shoes. Go heel-toe. Go
A lot of runners are realizing that mainstream advice is leaving them injured, frustrated, and slow:
……“I booked a sports physio session. They said to give it a weeks rest and see how it feels. Well….here I am 3
