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Front of Knee Pain From Long Runs: Causes, Exercises & How to Keep Training According to a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Front of Knee Pain From Long Runs: Causes, Exercises & How to Keep Training According to a Doctor of Physical Therapy

Front of Knee Pain From Long Runs: Causes, Exercises & How to Keep Training According to a Doctor of Physical Therapy

5 days ago6 min read

4 Exercises to Prevent Long Run Calf Cramps During Marathon Training

4 Exercises to Prevent Long Run Calf Cramps During Marathon Training

4 Exercises to Prevent Long Run Calf Cramps During Marathon Training

Oct 55 min read

Marathon Taper Aches and Niggles: the 6 Exercises to do when Achilles, Shins, Hips, and Everything in Between Hurt Before Race Day

Marathon Taper Aches and Niggles: the 6 Exercises to do when Achilles, Shins, Hips, and Everything in Between Hurt Before Race Day

Marathon Taper Aches and Niggles: the 6 Exercises to do when Achilles, Shins, Hips, and Everything in Between Hurt Before Race Day

Sep 286 min read

Stretching Not Fixing Your Tight Hips after Your 20 Mile Long Run? Try These 4 Exercises Instead

Stretching Not Fixing Your Tight Hips after Your 20 Mile Long Run? Try These 4 Exercises Instead

Stretching Not Fixing Your Tight Hips after Your 20 Mile Long Run? Try These 4 Exercises Instead

Sep 146 min read

Why Does My Lower Calf Get Tight During Long Runs? A Runner's Guide to Soleus Tightness

Why Does My Lower Calf Get Tight During Long Runs? A Runner's Guide to Soleus Tightness

Why Does My Lower Calf Get Tight During Long Runs? A Runner's Guide to Soleus Tightness

Sep 77 min read

Hamstring Pain in Marathoners: Why It Hurts Under Your Butt and What to Do

Hamstring Pain in Marathoners: Why It Hurts Under Your Butt and What to Do

Hamstring Pain in Marathoners: Why It Hurts Under Your Butt and What to Do

Aug 316 min read

IT Band Syndrome From Trail Running: Why Downhills Can Trigger Knee Pain

IT Band Syndrome From Trail Running: Why Downhills Can Trigger Knee Pain

IT Band Syndrome From Trail Running: Why Downhills Can Trigger Knee Pain

Aug 178 min read

Shin Splints Before a Marathon? What to Do When Your Race Is 10 Weeks Away

Shin Splints Before a Marathon? What to Do When Your Race Is 10 Weeks Away

Shin Splints Before a Marathon? What to Do When Your Race Is 10 Weeks Away

Aug 109 min read

Stop Fading on 10+ Mile Long Runs: 5 Exercises for Strong Legs and Stronger Final Few Miles.

Stop Fading on 10+ Mile Long Runs: 5 Exercises for Strong Legs and Stronger Final Few Miles.

Stop Fading on 10+ Mile Long Runs: 5 Exercises for Strong Legs and Stronger Final Few Miles.

Jul 275 min read

Why Your Outside Hip Hurts During Long Runs (And It May Not Be IT Band Syndrome)

Why Your Outside Hip Hurts During Long Runs (And It May Not Be IT Band Syndrome)

Why Your Outside Hip Hurts During Long Runs (And It May Not Be IT Band Syndrome)

Jul 207 min read

Why Your Feet and Arches Ache after Your 18 Mile Long Run (It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis)

Why Your Feet and Arches Ache after Your 18 Mile Long Run (It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis)

Why Your Feet and Arches Ache after Your 18 Mile Long Run (It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis)

Jul 136 min read

Deep Lower Calf Pain While Running: 4 Signs Your Soleus Is the Problem

Deep Lower Calf Pain While Running: 4 Signs Your Soleus Is the Problem

Deep Lower Calf Pain While Running: 4 Signs Your Soleus Is the Problem

Jul 65 min read

Stop Doing Only Planks: 3 Better Core Exercises for Marathoners to Stay Strong Late in the Race

Stop Doing Only Planks: 3 Better Core Exercises for Marathoners to Stay Strong Late in the Race

Stop Doing Only Planks: 3 Better Core Exercises for Marathoners to Stay Strong Late in the Race

Jun 224 min read

Posterior Tibialis Exercises for Marathoners: Build Ankles That Hold Up Past Mile 20

Posterior Tibialis Exercises for Marathoners: Build Ankles That Hold Up Past Mile 20

Posterior Tibialis Exercises for Marathoners: Build Ankles That Hold Up Past Mile 20

Jun 226 min read

Why More Mileage Isn’t Making You Stronger for Your Next Marathon

Why More Mileage Isn’t Making You Stronger for Your Next Marathon

Why More Mileage Isn’t Making You Stronger for Your Next Marathon

Jun 14 min read

Why Your Legs Fall Apart After Mile 20 (Even When Your Cardio Feels Fine)

Why Your Legs Fall Apart After Mile 20 (Even When Your Cardio Feels Fine)

Why Your Legs Fall Apart After Mile 20 (Even When Your Cardio Feels Fine)

May 254 min read

If Your Long Runs Keep Feeling Harder 4 Weeks Before Your Next Marathon Training Cycle, Read This Before Adding More Miles

If Your Long Runs Keep Feeling Harder 4 Weeks Before Your Next Marathon Training Cycle, Read This Before Adding More Miles

If Your Long Runs Keep Feeling Harder 4 Weeks Before Your Next Marathon Training Cycle, Read This Before Adding More Miles

May 185 min read

Stop Fading on Long Runs 4 Weeks Before Marathon Training: Best Fatigue Fighting Strength Exercises

Stop Fading on Long Runs 4 Weeks Before Marathon Training: Best Fatigue Fighting Strength Exercises

Stop Fading on Long Runs 4 Weeks Before Marathon Training: Best Fatigue Fighting Strength Exercises

May 116 min read

Hip Pain After Running? Here’s Why It Keeps Coming Back (Even If You Stretch)

Hip Pain After Running? Here’s Why It Keeps Coming Back (Even If You Stretch)

Hip Pain After Running? Here’s Why It Keeps Coming Back (Even If You Stretch)

May 45 min read

Marathon Base Building FAQs: What’s Normal vs. A Red Flag

Marathon Base Building FAQs: What’s Normal vs. A Red Flag

Marathon Base Building FAQs: What’s Normal vs. A Red Flag

Apr 274 min read

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