Becoming an injured runner is a title that just about no one wants to claim. Any type of running injury, whether it’s a minor pain or something more serious, is incredibly discouraging. Most runners feel that running is a big part of their identity – so when they are forced to take time off, it…
We often hear runners use niggle injury or a niggle to describe soreness or discomfort that they are feeling. And although this term might be thrown around quite frequently, it can be difficult to differentiate between a niggle and an injury in our own training. What is a niggle injury? In order to properly self-diagnose,…
Running blisters are annoying, inconvenient and downright painful. They can happen to any of us, but especially those who run long distances. Today’s article is written by Ryan Lange, a long-time ultramarathon runner and RRCA certified running coach. He shares 5 practical tips to prevent those annoying blisters on the feet from running. If you…
Running is a sport that is often associated with various injuries, and usually for good reason. But although the continuous motion of running can be cause for a great deal of aches, pains, sprains, strains and more, it is entirely possible to prevent these running injuries from occurring. Completing regular injury prevention exercises is a…
Whether you are training for a goal race or simply running to stay in shape, there is nothing worse than having your running routine come to an unexpected halt. Running injuries are some of the most frustrating experiences for runners, and understandably so. Which makes learning to recover from a running injury especially difficult. Recovering…
If you’ve never run before, the sport itself might look a bit painful. After all, it’s hard to imagine that the repetitive pounding of running can feel very good. And while this pounding may not be as damaging as one might expect, it’s important for runners to be aware of the difference between running pain…