You’re running along one day and your left heel becomes sore. It’s not too bad, so you complete the run. When you run again, the pain returns, and it’s a little worse this time. It’s still tolerable, though, so you complete this run as well. But in your next run the heel pain is even […]
Percussive therapy devices are mechanical massage tools used to aid in muscle recovery by stimulating blood flow and loosening tight tissues. While there were only a handful of options a few years ago, the marketplace is now exploding with everything from high-end offerings for physical therapists to do-it-yourself options hacked together with power tools. Below, is the […]
Muscle cramps are very common, affecting between 40 and 95 percent of athletes at some point (depending on which survey you read). As a result, they have been widely studied, yet no one really knows the full story about why they occur. Let’s firstly learn some theories regarding muscle cramps: Why do I get muscle […]
When it comes to running, once you reach the 10km mark it’s a common goal to try and run 10k in an hour – or less! After spending a few weeks or months building up your distance running abilities, it’s nice to change tact and focus on your speed a little. After all, you’ll likely find that your 10k […]
No matter your fitness level, you can learn how to prepare for a 5k race (3.1 miles). You may be coming back from a running layoff, or you’re a new runner with a fitness goal. Maybe you just want to organize your training a bit better and hit a PR. Regardless of your motivation, you can do this! We’ll show […]
You have been entirely focused on a big race for so long, with proper meals and snacks painstakingly planned out. Now all your hard work and commitment has paid off, and you’ve bounded – or trudged, or sprinted, or limped – across the finish line. While you may be tempted to reach for a celebratory […]