4 Effective Ways to Prevent Common Running Injuries

How to Prevent Common Running Injuries: Tips from a Sports Performance Physical Therapist Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise worldwide. It’s

Treadmill vs Road Running

The Difference Between Treadmill and Road Running For as long as treadmills have been around, runners have wondered if running on a treadmill can really

Social Media and Endurance Sports

A Harsh Take on Social Media and Endurance Sports “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I …I took the one less traveled by.  And

What is Your Long Run Telling You?

What is your long run telling you? Recognizing the cues from your body. I’ll admit I don’t have any special powers for talking to trees

Don’t Fear the Carbs: Fueling for Training and Racing

Carbohydrates for Training and Racing  Headed out for a long run? Planning for a race? You’re probably going to need energy. Stocking up on carbohydrates

Do This Not That: 3 Exercises Runners Should Swap

Runners:  Swap These 3 Exercises This is the strength training version of “eat this not that” for better health. Specifically, these substitutions are aimed at

How A Coach Can Help You

How Can A Coach Help You If you are like me you are thinking, “I don’t really need a coach, I know enough to get

Dear Strava (and all runners on social media)

Dear Strava (and all runners on social media): I used to say that Strava was the only healthy social media.  I felt that Facebook was

Two Tips to Prevent Running Related Injuries 

Two Pieces of Advice to Prevent Running Related Injuries  I don’t have a more creative way to say this, so I’ll be blunt.  There are

What Is the Perfect Running Cadence?

What is the Perfect Running Cadence? Running cadence can be both important and inconsequential at the same time. While it is an important piece of