Studies show running is not bad for your knees. Proper load in running with proper recovery actually makes your knees stronger. Read how running is good for your knees and what factors lead to knee injuries in runners. If you want to burn me up, tell me that running is bad for your knees. That … Read more
I had a labral tear in 2023. Labral tears in the hip often don’t heal on their own, they require surgery. I opted to avoid labral surgery for regenerative medicine (stem cell and PRP injections). They worked! I share my experience below. This article is in keeping with a tradition I have started of recounting … Read more
One of the most common injuries runners face are shin splints. Indeed, shin splints were the first injury I dealt with a young runner in high school. And, today, as a running coach, I have had several athletes come to me asking how to heal shin splints. If you’ve suffered from shin splints aka medial … Read more
A quality joint supplement with quality key ingredients can help your joints feel good running as you age. Here are the best joint supplements for runners on the market today. You don’t really start thinking about joint problems as a runner until you pass the age of 40. Once I had my kids and segued … Read more
UPDATED September 6, 2023: Almost as certain as death and taxes are running-related injuries for runners. Soon after starting this site, I suffered from three major running injuries in as many years that has taken me away from the sport for a duration of that time. I’m not alone. Nearly 80 percent of runners suffer … Read more
Last week I learned something I already knew: I have a labral tear in my hip and will need to take an extended break from running to heal it. But this isn’t my first rodeo with serious injury, and I’ve learned each time how to deal with a running injury and cope with injury depression. … Read more
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