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Whether you’re a runner dealing with an injury or looking to prevent one, this section shares valuable information to help runners of all levels stay healthy and injury-free.

These articles by running coach Amanda Brooks will help you learn how to identify common running injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and IT band syndrome, and how to prevent them through proper warm-up, cool-down, and stretching routines. Runners will also find useful information on injury recovery, including tips on how to rest, ice, and rehabilitate and even the best shoes for common running injuries such as shin splints.

Guides to Running Injuries

Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run? (It’s Not Just You!)

Let's get rid of that annoying runner's itch...or at least make it bearable so you can enjoy the miles and only worry about sore muscles.

Stress Fractures in Runners (Vs Stress Reactions)

A deep dive discussion on stress fractures in runners with a specialist. Understand what the terms mean, who is at risk and more.

Alleviate Arch Massager Review | A Great Way To Relieve Plantar Fasciitis

Is there finally an at home tool to help Plantar Fasciitis? Coach Stacey put a persistent cause on the Alleviate Arch Massager for review!

Pelvic Floor and Running: What You Need to Know From a Specialist

With so many misconceptions, we want to understand is running bad for the pelvic floor? Signs you can return to running and more with a Doctor.

How to Identify and Correct Tight Flexors After Running

Tight hip flexors after running occur for a variety of reasons. They are a common problem for runners, and effective exercises can help prevent them. Read more here.

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Recovery Plan

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or inside ankle pain while running is a serious issue. Use this guide to stop pain and exercises to recover.

Running with Tendonitis: Guided by an Expert Physical Therapist

Running with tendonitis, achilles, patellar or any other requires a better understand of what's happening and knowing rest alone won't fix it.

Adductors vs. Abductors in Running and Strength Training

Unless you’ve dealt with an injury in your upper leg or you’re spending more time in the gym strength training you might not have used these terms much. Which is…

Foam Rolling For Runners: Why and How? A Must Read

The most in-depth guide you'll find on foam rolling for runners. Make the most of your time and get the benefits!

5 Must Do Hip Stretches for Runners: Releasing Tight Hips

Hip stretches for runners are designed to improve your range of motion, power in your stride and reduce potential injuries. Do them today!

Understanding Red Light Therapy for Athletes

Red light therapy sounds like a trendy buzzword, but find out how this treatment could help runners with aches and pains, including arthritis.

7 Barefoot Running Benefits (From a Skeptical Coach)

As a running coach, barefoot running is something I recommend in limited doses, but for every runner. There are some incredible benefits!

Acid Reflux and Running: What’s Going On and How to Prevent It

Acid reflux and running (or heartburn while running) is an unpleasant experience, let's talk about how to avoid it in the future!

Running with Sciatica: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Running with sciatica, what an exercise physiologist wants you to know. Plus how to know if it's piriformis syndrome or sciatic pain.

Why Heel Striking Isn’t Bad and Forefoot Running Isn’t Perfect

A running coach busts myths around running foot strike and what you really need to know to prevent injuries. Forefoot running is just one piece

Do Your Feet Go Numb When Running? 10 Solutions!

Ever have pins and needles in feet when running?? Or your foot goes numb when running? Here's what's going on!

Running with Arthritis: Tips from Actual Runners (including Rheumatoid)

Running with arthritis is entirely possible. Guiding your through smarter training choices from joint stability to mobility work

Running After Knee Replacement Surgery

A true story of how a runner dealt with running after knee replacement surgery and what you need to know whether partial or full surgery.

7 Best Hamstring Exercises for Runners

Hamstring exercises are an important part of total runner strength. Learn more about why and how to work yours!

15 Best Recovery Methods for All Athletes

For improving athletic performance, effective recovery methods are just as important as the workouts themselves. Here are the 15 best ones.

Common Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain When Running

Experience lower abdominal pain when running? It could be caused by a variety of factors, from dehydration to a muscle strain. Learn common causes and how to treat it.

11 Tips for Soreness After Running (Muscles, Knees and More)

Sore muscles from running are not uncommon, but there are things that can help. Learn 11 techniques from a run coach to help.

Knee Taping for Stability: Meniscus Tear, ACL Strain and Cartilage

Learn how to use kinesiology tape to help with knee stability. I utilized this with my meniscus tear, but also works for ACL and more.

8 Common Causes of Heel Pain After Running And How to Fix It!

Not sure what causes heel pain after you run? Learn about the most likely causes of running related heel pain, the most effective treatments.

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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