I’m hurt! The 4 Stages of Running Injuries – 30 Minute Runner

Well, I wanted the 30 Minute Project to be a real-life training experiment in whether I can run a fast 5k in 30 minutes of running a day. It just got real. My knee is definitely in bad shape. After my workout on Saturday, I tried an easy run of about 4 miles on Sunday. […]

Battling the Urge to Overtrain – 30 Minute Runner

One of the most challenging aspects of starting a new training program is to be patient. It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement and run harder than what your body can handle.  I have made this mistake numerous times and really want to avoid committing it in the 30 Minute Runner […]

New study shows toll that ultramarathons take on the body

A recent study of ultramarathon runners shows how common injuries are among runners who race more than 26.2 miles. The results, which come from the fittingly named ULTRA (Ultrarunners Longitudinal TRAcking) Study, include the health data and running experiences of 1212 ultramarathon runners who had recently completed an ultramarathon. Of that total, 933 reported some […]

The Power of the Achilles Tendon

Risk Factors For Running Injuries, Part 2

Risk Factors for Running Injuries, Part 1