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How to Deal with IT Band Syndrome

Just about every runner has heard about the IT band, but not everyone understands it. Usually, runners know about it because they’ve developed nagging knee pain and are told that they should foam roll their IT band. But what exactly is going on when this happens? The IT Band is a band of thickened fibrous […]

How to Stay in Shape and Avoid Running Injuries

With the right balance of activity and rest, you can stay in shape without overworking your body and getting injured.

How to Deal with Shin Splints

You’re running along and feeling pretty good after increasing your mileage and workout intensity over the last couple of weeks. But then you begin to notice a dull ache in the front of your shins that turns into more of a pain like someone is taking a hammer to your shins during or after a […]

How to Avoid Common Running Injuries

There are a few things you can do to help you avoid common running injuries.

6 Exercises to Help Prevent Running Injuries

Some running injuries can arise from biomechanical irregularities, such as weak muscles, imbalanced hips, inactive glutes, and tight muscles, runners of all levels should include these injury prevention exercises in their training. These exercises focus on the muscle groups most used in running: the hips, core, and glutes. If these areas are weak, your form […]

The Runners’ Strength & Stretch Guide: Glutes and Hip Flexors

Kick Those Glutes Into Gear (And Stretch Those Hip Flexors) There’s no way around it — injuries are the worst. As a trainer, I hear the same story over and over again: one day you’re training for a race and everything is going well and next thing you know, injury strikes! So why do we […]