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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

1 hour ago6 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

The Pre-Run Glute Warm-Up Mistakes Keeping Your Legs Feeling Weak on Long Runs

The Pre-Run Glute Warm-Up Mistakes Keeping Your Legs Feeling Weak on Long Runs

The Pre-Run Glute Warm-Up Mistakes Keeping Your Legs Feeling Weak on Long Runs

Apr 134 min read

Why Your Legs Feel Like Dead Weight During Long Runs (And What To Do)

Why Your Legs Feel Like Dead Weight During Long Runs (And What To Do)

Why Your Legs Feel Like Dead Weight During Long Runs (And What To Do)

Mar 305 min read

Why Marathoners Suffer Fatigue Break Down at Mile 18 (The Base Building Problem Nobody Talks About)

Why Marathoners Suffer Fatigue Break Down at Mile 18 (The Base Building Problem Nobody Talks About)

Why Marathoners Suffer Fatigue Break Down at Mile 18 (The Base Building Problem Nobody Talks About)

Mar 165 min read

Stronger Long Runs Start Here: A Core Circuit for High Mileage Runners

Stronger Long Runs Start Here: A Core Circuit for High Mileage Runners

Stronger Long Runs Start Here: A Core Circuit for High Mileage Runners

Mar 95 min read

If the Last 3 Miles of Your Long Run Feel Sloppy: The Strength Circuit Marathoners Need in Base Training

If the Last 3 Miles of Your Long Run Feel Sloppy: The Strength Circuit Marathoners Need in Base Training

If the Last 3 Miles of Your Long Run Feel Sloppy: The Strength Circuit Marathoners Need in Base Training

Mar 25 min read

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