Hamstring PTSD
by Kathleen Leninger, PT, DPT
We always talk about having chronic injury support groups. I think one of our largest groups would be the chronic hamstring PTSD group. Once you …
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8 Tips to Run with Your Dog
By Marnie Kunz
Dogs can be some of the best running partners – they are always happy to run, never complain and love to explore outside. If your dog is …
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3 Speed Workouts to Improve Your Race Times
Whether you’re training for a spring race or you just want to become a faster runner, these 3 speed workouts will help you crush your goals. Speed workouts are higher intensity workouts than regular base runs and they train your body to run more efficiently. They also improve your leg speed and mental strength, making you run better in races even when things get challenging.
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Winter Running Tips by Marnie!
Winter running is not most people’s favorite. The sun sets way too early, the cold can hit hard, and there are less races than in the fall or spring. But winter running is important to keep your base fitness level, and it can actually be a peaceful and fun time, if you do it right. Here are 10 tips to slay your winter running. Who knows, after trying some of these techniques, you may even start to like winter running best!
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Is how much you sweat an indication of how good your workout is?
Marathon Fall is quickly approaching (first day of Fall was 9/22 for anyone who forgot). If you have a major marathon on your calendar, it’s been at least two years since you’ve been in this position.
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Improving Running Mechanics: Stop Focusing on changing your footstrike!
Heel strike is often to blame for Achilles’ tendon issues, plantar fascia pain, and patella tendon issues. Research shows that the force loading rate of the shin (tibia bone) is a bigger factor in injury risk than foot strike. The loading rate is how quickly how much force is applied.
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10 Self-Care Tips for Runners
As the pandemic stretches on, I wanted to take some time to weigh in with self-care tips for runners, as many people’s mental health and wellness have taken a beating.
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Marathoning 101
Marathon Fall is quickly approaching (first day of Fall was 9/22 for anyone who forgot). If you have a major marathon on your calendar, it’s been at least two years since you’ve been in this position.
Acupuncture for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia which is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the heel to the front of the foot. Someone with plantar fasciitis will experience intense pain at the bottom of their heel; in some cases, pain can radiate up the leg causing discomfort in the ankle and calf.
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Do Evening Runs Ruin Sleep?
For many runners, there isn’t really a lot of wiggle room for scheduling their runs. Between work, commuting, family responsibilities, and social commitments, a lot of runs happen when they can… which usually means early in the morning or in the evening.
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