I was a high school cross county and track coach for two years. In this position, I had a unique perspective on what makes different runners excel and fail. The most gratifying experience during my coaching years was to see a runner understand the value of hard work and dedicate himself/herself to becoming as good […]
A Different Way to Measure Race Performance
Running is one of the most objective sports that exists. Times and places do not lie. A 4:30 mile is better than a 4:40 mile and 1st place is better than 2nd place. The objectivity of running differs from other sports. In figure skating, human judges subjectively choose the best skater. There is, however, no […]
How to Treat an Ingrown Toenail
Most runners know the damage that well-known running injuries can do to a training program. IT-band issues, plantar fasciitis, and achilles tendon pain can all destroy your running plans. However, one source of running injuries is often overlooked: the ingrown toenail. Runners who do not take care of their toenails risk developing a painful condition […]
How to Stop Runner’s Trots
The question “how do I stop runner’s trots” may sound funny to non-runners, but runners who have experienced diarrhea during a run find nothing funny about the subject. Consistently suffering from the trots can really hamper training and ruin a race. What is the cause and what can be done to stop runner’s trots from […]
Proper Breathing While Running
The human body can not run without oxygen. Oxygen is the key ingredient in the chemical reaction that powers the muscles. The way the body gets oxygen is by breathing in air and then extracting the oxygen that is contained in the air. Consequently, if a runner does not under proper breathing while running, he […]
The Vastus Medialis Obliquus Muscle and Knee Pain
Knee pain is probably the most common running injury. This injury is especially prevalent in new runners and develops when a runner runs too many miles his or her body is ready. Knee pain can be a remarkably stubborn injury and refuse to heal even after icing, ibuprofen, and rest. If you have tried these […]
