So, we recently moved and our new house is up on a hill. That means, no matter where I run, I have a HUGE uphill or downhill at the end. It’s great, but some days I miss my semi-flat runs. The major upside is the view. It is amazing right here by the mountains! All…Read More
Why do you run?
I recently took an interesting continuing education class about running injuries, treatment and prevention. Overall it was a great course with lots of information and things to think about. One of the messages that hit me most was: find out why people run, get inside their head to understand the injuries they might be dealing…Read More
What type of surface is best for running on to prevent injuries?
Treadmills, tracks, trails, concrete paths, grass? I have often had the question come up from those starting a running program about the type of surface they should run on. There is no one answer fits all for this type of question. Many research studies show no correlation with running surface and injury risk. However, there…Read More
How do I get started with a running program?
Running can be an addictive hobby, but it doesn’t always start out that way. I have heard so many times from friends. “I hate running, I can’t imagine running if no one is chasing me”. My response to this is that it sucks for everyone at the beginning. You have to get past the point…Read More
Healing the Mind After an Injury
Have you ever struggled with confidence after an injury? For so many distance runners, having an injury sideline you can lead you feeling stressed and worried that the next run is going to lead to another injury. Or, sometimes the injury you have been dealing with continues to “linger” even though you thought you were…Read More
What is Bursitis in the Hip?
Our bodies are amazing at adapting and protecting. Prime examples of this are the bursae found throughout the body. These are fluid-filled sacs that help to prevent excessive friction between the tendon and the bone. When one of these become irritated and inflamed, it is called Bursitis is inflammation. In the hip, bursitis can…Read More
How to Avoid Overuse Running Injuries
Runner’s high, it’s a real thing and something only a runner would understand. As runner’s, we are used to sacrificing sleep, lunch dates, relaxation time and more, just to get a run in. There has to be something we get out of it, something that keeps us coming back for more! While not every run…Read More
What is “the clam” and why should you do it?
As a distance runner, if you search for exercises, you can find a million different ideas of what you should be doing to run faster and to run healthy. One exercise that is comes up commonly is the clam. While it is simple to perform, there are specific reasons that I prescribe this exercise…Read More
Shin Splints or Stress fracture?
One of the scariest overuse injuries for an avid runner to be diagnosed with is a stress fracture. For this reason, often times runners who have nagging injuries that will not subside, worry that it might be a stress fracture. One of the most common places for stress fractures to occur are in the front…Read More
When can I keep running through an injury and when do I need to take time off?
One of the most common questions I get from injured runners who come to visit me is, “Do I need to stop running?”. Some injuries require more solid rest time from running to heal properly, some injuries can be trained through, with caution. Here are my guidelines when determining whether an injury can be “trained…Read More
