POP QUIZ: Do you know why most runners get injured? I bet you don’t…
To answer this question, many runners will go through a laundry list of issues that might cause an injury:
- I wore the wrong pair of
How to Fix 5 Running Errors that Increase Your Risk of Injury
Orthopedic Surgeon David Geier on Injury Prevention for Kids
Some of you might know that I have two little kids. When they’re not throwing food on the floor, they’re practicing their drills:
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How OCR Phenom Amelia Boone and Trail Rockstar David Roche Prevent Injuries
Earlier this year, I worked with nearly a dozen professional runners to discover their injury prevention secrets.
Runners like Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein and 100k National Champion Devon Yanko.
Runners like World Mountain Running champion Joseph Gray and two-time winner …
How Allan Overcame Piriformis Syndrome (and became an athlete)
Can you ever imagine running 3:17 in your first marathon – and still not consider yourself a “real” runner?
Me neither.
But Allan is a runner who felt that way. After his speedy debut at 26.2, he still felt …
You Are Not (Just a) Runner: Nate Helming on Athleticism
Being a runner has a special side-benefit: all that training makes you feel strong, powerful, and alive!
The decision to start running was one of the best I’ve ever made in my life. I’m sure you feel the …
Injury Prevention Essentials for Bigger Runners with Coach James Dunne
If we’ve met – or you’ve seen pictures of me – it’s clear that I am not a big guy. Actually, I’m tiny.
I’m …
How the Best Runners in the World Recover and Prevent Injuries (and a free book)
I’ve always been fascinated (ok, borderline obsessed) with how elite runners train and schedule their running.
After all, if you’re going to learn about running, why not do it from the best runners in the world?
And whenever …
Injured? How to change your training when you can run again
Nursing a running injury is demoralizing. You’ve lost fitness. You can’t do what you love. And you feel like your progress has stagnated.
During my own running career, I’ve had countless injuries. Some were minor while others (like my …
How to Beat 2 Years of Chronic Injuries (and run faster than ever before)
Running injuries can seem common – maybe even inevitable. Whether you’re a new runner or a veteran, they’re a frustrating part of our beloved sport.
And there’s a never-ending list of injuries that you might experience:
- Hamstring strains
- Posterior
Q&A with Coach: Why do I keep getting injured if I’m strength training?
A few years ago, I went down the injury rabbit hole:
- Bought and devoured over 10 running books in less than two months (my recommendations)
- Attended a “Yoga for Injury Prevention” class (waste of time)
- Surveyed tens
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
