It’s a few hours after a hard track workout. You are sitting down for an nice relaxing dinner when, all of a sudden, you feel a twinge in your left hamstring. You try to ignore this strange sensation, but soon your muscle is in an all-out spasm. You immediately stand up and try to walk/stretch […]

One of the most common injuries that runners face is the stress fracture. Because of the long time it takes for completely heal a broken leg (anywhere from 4-8 weeks), it is also one of the most feared injuries. Stress fractures can absolutely ruin and training program and season. Therefore, runners should understand the symptoms […]

Sometimes injuries just don’t heal. Whether it be a hamstring problem, achilles pain, or plantar fascia issue, there are occasions when no amount of ice, anti-inflammatory medications, or rest seem to be enough to completely heal an injury. What can be done? One possible option is a relatively new treatment known as platelet-rich plasma, or […]

Blisters are one of the most annoying injuries that can happen to a runner. Although blisters do not seem like a serious injury in theory, a bad blister can make it impossible to run for days. Knowing how to prevent and treat blisters can be a real life saver to a runner’s training schedule Blisters […]

Have you ever woke up on the morning after a workout with muscle pain? How could the pain be so much worse 24 or even 48 hours after a hard day of running? This phenomenon is known as “Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness” (DOMS) and it can make the day after a hard training session miserable. […]

Many runners rely on Ibuprofen to treat muscle soreness and tendonitis. There is no doubt that anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen can be a huge help to runners with injuries, but they must be taken correctly and in moderation. Developing a dependence on these medications an do much more harm than good. Inflammation occurs […]