Do I Have to Stop Running?
Wendy Winn, PT, OCS
“Help! I have an injury! Do I have to stop running?” Fear! Panic! What about my race?
You’re not alone. Most people who call us for …
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Will Running Make You Lose Your Period?
Allison Yamamoto
As female runners, we often don’t talk enough about our periods. This leaves so many women wondering: if I’m running, especially longer distances or more consistent training efforts, …
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Stress Fractures: How to Avoid Them?
Laura Barreca, PT, DPT
One of the scarier words for runners to hear in the world of injury is stress fracture. A stress fracture is damage to a bone and …
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Are You Sleeping Enough to Support Your Training?
Lisbeth Hoyt PT, DPT
Are you sleeping enough to support your training? The recommended amount of sleep from the CDC for adults is 7-9 hours a night. But this is …
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Injury Onset Timeline: What to Know
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
“__________ just started hurting! It doesn’t make any sense, I didn’t go up in mileage this week or have any harder than usual workouts!”
Does …
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What’s the Hype with Heart Rate Zone Training and VO2max?
Rhiannon Jardim, DPT, PT, CSCS
VO2max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise, giving you a sense of how efficiently your body generates energy …
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What is the Ideal Cadence?
Laura Barreca PT, DPT
In the running community, everyone likes to talk about cadence and a lot of discussion goes into what the ideal cadence is or what that number …
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Slow DOWN to Run Fast
Lisbeth Hoyt PT, DPT, CSCS
One of the biggest mistakes we see often is a runner running all their runs at the same pace every single time. It may sound …
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Coping with Running Injuries: The Mental Side
Dr. Andre Williams, PT, DPT
Running injuries are not just physically debilitating; they can also affect your mental well-being. The frustration of being sidelined, the fear of losing fitness, and …
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What are Strides?
Cat Fitzgerald PT, DPT, CSCS
What are strides? I hear this question so often! Maybe they’re written on a training plan you found online, or someone suggested you start doing …