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5 Cold Weather Running Tips

Running in cold weather can be a fantastic outlet for your winter stress and can pick you up if you get the winter blues. If you live in a cooler climate and don't want to lose your endurance...

Cold weather running tips

How Bad Is My Ankle Sprain?

Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries for athletes who cut, pivot, or run.  Often referred to as "rolling an ankle," an inversion ankle sprain occurs when your ankle ligaments don’t...

How Bad Is My Ankle Sprain?

I.T. Band – A Pain in the Knee For Runners

When peak training season arrives, knee pain is a common complaint for runners. The sharp knee pain from an I.T. band problem can be debilitating and limit your ability to complete long runs. ...

Marathon training in runners with knee pain

Piriformis Syndrome – Running Is a Pain in the Butt

We hear it all the time in our clinic, "running is causing this pain in my butt."  If the side of your glutes is achy and possibly sending pain down the back of your thigh, you may be suffering...

Piriformis Syndrome - Running Is a Pain in the Butt

My Flat Feet Hurt! How to deal with pain from PTTD

Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a diagnosis that refers to pain and problems with the tendon that crosses the inside of the ankle.  This tendon is responsible for turning your...

My Flat Feet Hurt! How to deal with pain from PTTD

Marathon Training With Knee Pain – Should I Stop?

by Savannah Meaike, DPT, RRCA certified running coach Training for a full or half marathon is challenging enough without knee pain.  Add a knee injury and the decision of whether to push through...

Marathon training in runners with knee pain

Is Achilles Pain Hurting Your Run?

by Garrison Jones, DPT, Cert. DN, CSCS If you've ever experienced Achilles tendon pain while running or training for a race, you know it's a frustrating issue. Pain in the lower calf or back of...

Is Achilles Pain Hurting Your Run?

Should I Run With Heel Pain?

by Kayla Kramer, DPT, ATC, Cert. DN You're training for your upcoming race and everything is going great. Then, you start to feel heel pain after your training run. Over time, you notice heel...

Is Achilles Pain Hurting Your Run?

Shin Splints in Marathon Training

Running with shin splints can derail your marathon or half marathon training goals.  If your lower legs ache when running, you may be suffering from shin splints. Training for long-distance races...

Marathon Training Warm-Up Do’s & Don’ts

Marathon or half marathon training is a dedication and your warm-up can either help or hurt your performance.  Don't waste your precious training time with a warm-up that doesn't optimize your...

Marathon Training Warm-Up Do's & Don'ts