Long gone are the days when yoga was practiced only by the fringe. Now, it’s used by the best athletes around the world to improve their performances.
But is yoga for runners a different experience than yoga for everyone …
How Tamanna Cured IT Band Pain by Committing to the Process
Can you imagine having IT band pain for months when running, going up stairs, and even walking? Here’s how one runner healed her ITBS pain and is now running stronger than ever.
Tamanna after her longest run ever – …
Mark Cucuzzella, MD on A Comprehensive Injury Prevention Plan
Running injuries are the bane of every runner. Can you just imagine how you’d feel if you were strong enough to prevent more injuries?
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella running in a pair of minimalist running shoes
Well, it’s not some …
The “Good, Better, Best” Hierarchy of Injury Prevention
Did you know that some injury prevention strategies work better than others? You probably do – it’s common sense and it’s absolutely true that some strategies are far better than others!
Let’s say that you wanted to retire early. …
Run Healthy Forever: Drills and Recovery Advice for a Lifetime of Pain-Free Running
Speed and Personal Bests are exciting. But have you thought about the longevity of your running career?
Odds are that if running is important to you, you’ll want to run healthy for the rest of your life.
Accomplished runner …
How Geoff Broke His Chronic Injury Cycle After Nearly Quitting Running
Running can be a tough sport – with an annual injury rate hovering around 50-70%, staying healthy can be daunting. But this is a happy story! Meet Geoff:
Geoff came to running later in life but his love for …
How Do Elite Trail Runners Stay Healthy?
Trail running can be more technical and challenging than running on the roads. With the added difficulty, how do you prevent injuries on the trails?
Just think of all the obstacles you’ll encounter while trail running:
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Injury Prevention Essentials, with Ian Sharman and Dathan Ritzenhein
If you run and one of your top goals is injury prevention, you are one smart runner (injuries afflict up to 75% of runners every single year!).
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What Do Strength Exercises Do For Runners?
Are you surprised that I don’t consider strength training exercises cross-training for runners? It’s just training!
Recently, I announced that this year is The Year of Strength. We learned that strength training exercises help runners:
- Stay healthy by
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
