Speed workouts and long runs are the exciting part of training for a race. However, not every run can be fast or long! Slow runs have their place in training also. One of the most common mistakes runners make is running too fast all the time. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, if you want to […]
TROUBLE SPOTS While there are a number of different injuries that can happen to runners, a few problem areas stand out. Know how to self diagnose each one, and you can run healthier year round. You should see a doctor for any health concern, but knowing alarm levels for different body areas can allow you […]
With so much focus on pace, distance, gear, cross-training, and recovery, it’s easy to forget that healthy feet are the linchpin to running success. Sore feet make it close to impossible to have a good run. In just one foot, you have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When […]
I don’t know about you, but when my lower back hurts or my neck gets tight, not only does it cramp my style in training, but it also seriously interferes with everything outside of it. And I’m not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 adults report some instance of acute lower-back […]
While many injuries affect both men and women equally, there are some that tend to affect women more. Here, sports therapist Chris Kitson explains what they are and how you can deal with them. In my line of work, what I find is that the majority of triathletes – male or female – suffer from overuse […]