One recent trend in road races is the number of participants that are over the age of 50. While these older runners are doing great things for their cardiovascular system, it is important for them to train smart to stay injury free. The body at 50 years of age is simply not the same it […]
Delayed onset muscle soreness
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. […]
Training Tips for an Ultra Marathon
Seattle native Scott Jurek set a new American Record in the 24 hour run last week. Scott ran 165.28 miles in those 24 hours. That works out to be about 6:52 mile pace. Pretty incredible. Scott basically ran more than six 3 hour marathons in a row! The record was set at the International Association […]
Don’t Overstretch Your Muscles
Diligent stretching is an important way to prevent injuries, but it can also be the cause of injuries if done improperly. The goal of stretching is to lengthen muscle tissue to increase flexibility and lessen the risk of pulls and tears. However, there is a difference between gentle stretches that are beneficial, and hard, painful […]
The Benefits of Ibuprofen
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 […]
Running and Scoliosis
Is one or your shoulders higher than the other one? Does the height of your hips look uneven? Do you have frequent back pain or hip pain? If you answered yes to these questions, it is possible that you have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a bending or curving of the spine that causes many problems for […]
