Studies show that about half of female endurance athletes have low iron. Female runners lose iron every month due to menstruating. We also lose iron in our sweat and foot strike. Low iron can hurt performance and make you feel very tired. Small changes to your diet can help you keep your iron levels where … Read more
UPDATED May 21, 2022: Massage guns for runners are all the rage these days. But are massage guns worth the money? Can massage guns really help your running? When massage therapists, physical therapists, and my chiropractor started using them on me, I started paying attention—maybe massage guns could be worth the investment. So, I hopped … Read more
I struggled with a hamstring tear and high hamstring tendinopathy for years. These 7 hamstring exercises for runners strengthened my hamstring muscle and tissue and allowed me to run pain-free, faster than ever. If you know me, you know that I battled a hamstring injury for more than a year. It was so long and … Read more
UPDATED June 28, 2022: Every day it seems a new recovery tool for runners is being released–and the Achedaway Cupper, an at-home cupping device that gives people access to cupping therapy in their own homes–is the latest. Indeed, it seems every tool your physical therapist uses on you can now be easily bought online for … Read more
If you follow me on Instagram, then you likely know that I have spent half of 2021 battling a plantar fascia tear. I’m happy to report that thanks to PRP injections, my torn plantar fascia is HEALED. I have gotten a lot of questions over Instagram and Facebook about my injury and how I healed … Read more
Running is a repetitive sport so a tiny imbalance can lead to running injuries. Fixing your running form can help prevent injuries but often times you don’t want to fix what isn’t broken. If you aren’t getting injured often or running feels good, don’t mess with your running gait. If you feel like you have … Read more
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