Picture it: You are running and have an intense pain. Should you take ibuprofen for it? Will ibuprofen help heal an injury faster? No, in most cases, an NSAID like ibuprofen will not help heal an injury faster—in fact, it could hinder healing. A couple of weeks ago I got an intense pain in my … Read more
I am writing this article as I just healed my knee bursitis, dodging a bullet that could have taken me out of running for many weeks and months. The knee pain was sudden and acute, and made it difficult to sleep. I want to help you avoid being sidelined by knee bursitis, so I am … Read more
Let me start this article by saying….RUNNING INJURIES ARE CONFUSING! ESPECIALLY if you have an injury during marathon training because you have so much hope, hard work, and emotions rolled up into it. From an outsider’s perspective (especially a non-runners perspective), it can seem so straightforward. You got injured. Running hurts. You stop, heal, and … Read more
Spring is in the air. And runners come out of their hibernation and start running in the fair weather. They soak in the sunshine. The chirping birds. The cherry blossoms. But also, flirt with injury—because most runners suffer from the disease of “too much too soon.” So how do we increase running mileage safely? I … Read more
Mobility exercises in which runners move through a full range of motion for their joints can prevent injury and enhance performance, says exercise physiologist and 2:25 marathoner Todd Buckingham. The below 5-minute mobility routine for runners I crafted with Buckingham readies all major joints for running. Do runners want to be flexible or mobile? They … Read more
The Hoka Bondi is one of the most cushioned running shoes on the market. The Hoka Bondi 8 is a softer ride than the Hoka Bondi 7 with a revamped midsole using resilient EVA-based foam that enhances cushion and durability. I road test both of these shoes! Read on to learn more about the differences … Read more
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