When you are a runner there are few things more annoying than an injury. Being sidelined from your marathon training plan takes a toll on both your physical and mental health. Your return to running after injury requires patience, direction, and a willingness to accept you may need to back off for a bit. It …
After 26.2 long and challenging miles, no marathon runner wants bloody nipples in his finisher photos. The problem is that the bloody shirt caused by “runner’s nipple” is extremely common. And you don’t even have to have run a marathon for you to experience this painful situation! What is Runner’s Nipple? One of the most …
I’m going to give it to you straight: I’m old school. No fancy equipment. No GPS-tracking. Not even headphones. Just me and my thoughts. There are incredible benefits of running without technology, if you’ll just give it a chance! Running Without Technology: The Olden Days As a lifelong runner, I got hooked on the sport long …
Shin splints are one of the most common injuries runners face. They are especially common in new marathoners or other runners building up distance for the first time. Before we determine whether running with shin splints is a good idea or not, let’s make sure we know exactly what we’re talking about and how and …
Are you the kind of runner who knows where every single public water fountain in your city is? But maybe you want to veer off the beaten path…or you don’t trust the public facilities to be clean…or you just want to be in control of your hydration. As your training distances increase, so too does …
For new moms who run, there are a lot of questions surrounding postpartum running. When is it safe to run again? What should I look out for? Will my body ever be the same? When can I get back to marathon training? As a certified perinatal fitness specialist, a lifelong runner, and the mom of …
As their fitness level increases, every runner will experience some pain and soreness. If they treat it properly, it won’t impede their long term progress. One of the most important things to consider when starting or continuing a running program is recognizing the kind of pain that signals an injury and indicates that it is …
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You’ve seen your friends do it. They’re fit, energetic, and they always look so happy! You want what they’ve got– so you’re thinking of taking up running. It can’t be that hard! Do you really need to read books for beginning runners? While it may seem like you just throw on a pair of running …
If you’re new to running, the idea of going outside and running for 20, 40, 60 minutes or longer might seem preposterous. After all, how could you possibly distract yourself while running for that long? Having a familiar set of things to think about while running can actually make the training process more inviting. First …
IT band hip pain is so common that it’s the most dreaded injury for most runners. It’s a sharp and nagging pain that hurts with every single step. But why do so many runners experience IT band pain? And is there a way to fix it? First Published: March 31, 2016… Last Updated: January 12, …
