Running is a fantastic way to stay active, boost your cardiovascular health, and clear your mind. Whether you’re a casual jogger or a dedicated marathon runner, you’ve probably heard that running can be tough on your body. Contrary to what some may think, running alone doesn’t significantly increase bone density, muscular strength, or tendon resiliency. …
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Picture this– you have been religiously training the past six months to compete in the most important race of the year. You’ve been waking up at 5:00am and going to sleep at midnight just to balance training, work/school, social activities, meal prep, and the daily household chores. You’re holding it together at the moment, but …
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If you’ve ever experienced pain in your heel and or between your heel and calf while walking or running, or stiffness in the area when you wake up in the morning, you could be dealing with Achilles’ tendinopathy. If so, you are not alone. This type of injury is common in runners. In fact, studies …
Learn how to perfect your running mechanics and 3 of the absolute BEST exercises for runners! Natalie Snyder, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, our sports PT specialist, is here to help make this running season your best yet! Keep reading! Sound Familiar? THE CLIENT >> I just run for exercise. I am training for a 10K, …
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Our Athlete Ambassadors are go-getters. They know through trial-and-error what they need to perform their best. Kaylee Wilcox, is here to share with you her guide to preventing shin splints. Speaking as someone who gets shin splints VERY easily, springtime can be a daunting season when it comes to running. The typical skier hands up …