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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 6, 20258 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 29, 20254 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 22, 20254 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 15, 20256 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 8, 20258 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 1, 20256 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 25, 20255 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 18, 20257 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 4, 20257 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 28, 20258 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 21, 20256 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 14, 20257 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 7, 20257 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 30, 20257 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 23, 20256 min read

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

ITBand Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Could Be Gluteal Tendinopathy

Jun 16, 20256 min read

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

The Real Reason Marathon Injuries Keep Coming Back (and How to Stop It)

Jun 9, 20257 min read

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

5 Minute Core Strength for Busy Marathoners: Prevent Hip & Groin Injuries

Jun 2, 20256 min read

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

Recover Faster: Post-run Recovery for Eliminating Calf Pain

May 19, 20255 min read

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

Post-Marathon Hamstring Injury? Heal Faster with Strength Exercises and Return to Running ASAP

May 12, 20255 min read

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