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The Real Reason Injuries Happen in Marathon Prep (And How to Prevent Them)

The Real Reason Injuries Happen in Marathon Prep (And How to Prevent Them)

The Real Reason Injuries Happen in Marathon Prep (And How to Prevent Them)

3 days ago7 min read

Marathon Strength Training Simplified: How 30 Minutes a Week Can Shave Minutes Off Your PR

Marathon Strength Training Simplified: How 30 Minutes a Week Can Shave Minutes Off Your PR

Marathon Strength Training Simplified: How 30 Minutes a Week Can Shave Minutes Off Your PR

Nov 34 min read

Tight Hip Flexors While Marathon Training? What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You (and How to Fix It)

Tight Hip Flexors While Marathon Training? What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You (and How to Fix It)

Tight Hip Flexors While Marathon Training? What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You (and How to Fix It)

Oct 277 min read

Fix Shin Splints and Get to the Starting Line Pain Free with these 4 Exercises

Fix Shin Splints and Get to the Starting Line Pain Free with these 4 Exercises

Fix Shin Splints and Get to the Starting Line Pain Free with these 4 Exercises

Oct 207 min read

Taper Tantrums: Why Your Body Feels Off (and How to Fix It Without Losing Fitness)

Taper Tantrums: Why Your Body Feels Off (and How to Fix It Without Losing Fitness)

Taper Tantrums: Why Your Body Feels Off (and How to Fix It Without Losing Fitness)

Oct 136 min read

Why Your Knee Hurts More in the Taper, Even Though You’re Running Less

Why Your Knee Hurts More in the Taper, Even Though You’re Running Less

Why Your Knee Hurts More in the Taper, Even Though You’re Running Less

Oct 68 min read

Runner’s Knee Fix: Strength Exercises Every New Marathoner Needs 4–6 Weeks Before Race Day

Runner’s Knee Fix: Strength Exercises Every New Marathoner Needs 4–6 Weeks Before Race Day

Runner’s Knee Fix: Strength Exercises Every New Marathoner Needs 4–6 Weeks Before Race Day

Sep 294 min read

How to Train Through Achilles Tendonitis Without Derailing Your Marathon

How to Train Through Achilles Tendonitis Without Derailing Your Marathon

How to Train Through Achilles Tendonitis Without Derailing Your Marathon

Sep 224 min read

Fast Fixes for Plantar Fasciitis? Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Fast Fixes for Plantar Fasciitis? Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Fast Fixes for Plantar Fasciitis? Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Sep 156 min read

Marathoners Beware: One Long Run Mistake Could Double Your Injury Risk

Marathoners Beware: One Long Run Mistake Could Double Your Injury Risk

Marathoners Beware: One Long Run Mistake Could Double Your Injury Risk

Sep 88 min read

Why Your Hip Flexors Ache After Long Runs (and How to Heal Up Before Your Marathon)

Why Your Hip Flexors Ache After Long Runs (and How to Heal Up Before Your Marathon)

Why Your Hip Flexors Ache After Long Runs (and How to Heal Up Before Your Marathon)

Sep 16 min read

Why Your Ankles Hurt During Peak Marathon Mileage (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Ankles Hurt During Peak Marathon Mileage (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Ankles Hurt During Peak Marathon Mileage (and How to Fix It)

Aug 255 min read

Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

Prevent Half of All Knee Injuries? Plyometrics for Runners: Knee Edition.

Aug 187 min read

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Running Form: What Actually Matters and What You Can Ignore (From a Physical Therapist)

Aug 47 min read

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Why Runners Get Shin Splints: Injury Breakdown and 5 Exercises That Help

Jul 288 min read

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Unlock Your Stride MEGA CIRCUIT: 5 Hip Mobility Drills Every Marathon Runner Should Do Before a Run

Jul 216 min read

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Pain While Running? Why It Might Not Be Plantar Fasciitis

Jul 147 min read

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Hamstring Strain Rehab for Runners: Why Rest and Stretching Haven’t Worked (and What Does)

Jul 77 min read

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

How Runners Actually Heal IT Band Syndrome: The 3-Step Rehab Formula

Jun 307 min read

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Runner’s Guide to IT Band Pain: What It Feels Like, Why It Happens, and What Triggers It

Jun 236 min read

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