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Guides to Running Injuries

9 Signs of Overtraining + Recovery Beyond a Rest Day

A runner who feels tired, fatigued, or unmotivated is probably overtrained. Learn the signs of overtraining for runners and tips for recovery.

9 Causes and Solutions for Ankle Pain From Running

Have you ever experienced pain and tightness in your ankle after running? 7 Causes of this common issue, and great ways to prevent and treat it.

Running Blisters: 7 Ways to Prevent + Causes and Treatment

Running blisters are the most common injury runners experience. 7 easy prevention tips! Also, learn how to treat the ones you currently have.

7 Running After Stress Fracture Guidelines

Running after stress fracture is both a mental and physical recovery process. We've got those keys along with prevention of recurrence.

Why Runners Need a Chiropractor and Why I Used to Avoid Them

A sports chiropractor can help much more than back pain. They help with muscle imbalances from IT band to hip adjustments for pain free running.

Aqua Jogging: Pool Running Workouts And Benefits

Aqua jogging is an excellent form of cross-training for runners. Here are benefits, gear you'll need, and sample workouts for training.

13 Keys to Prevent Running Injuries

Running injuries can be caused by a lot of things, but often a few simple changes can help prevent injuries. Here are 13 ways to prevent them.

Herbs for Muscle Recovery, Growth and Strength

A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of turmeric as an anti-inflammatory. It wasn’t my first dabbling with a supplement (hello protein powders, greens powder, essential oils),…

What Causes Muscle Cramps for Runners + How to Prevent Them

Muscle cramps are common for runners, but not necessary. Learn what causes muscle cramps while running, and the 7 things you can do to prevent them.”

How to Fix Tight Calves While Running

Learn about the most common causes of tight calves after running, plus calf stretches and calf strengthening exercises to prevent it.

Complete Guide to Cycling Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment

There are many reasons why you might be experiencing cycling knee pain, and there are just as many simple ways to prevent it. Learn it all here.

Ice vs Heat: What’s the Most Effective for Injuries and Pain

Icing or heating injuries or painful joints can provide pain relief. But it’s important to understand when to use which type of ‘thermal therapy’. More data now exists to say…

Why I Stopped Foam Rolling My IT Band

Rolling is a great tool for runners to prevent injuries, but you have to stop foam rolling IT Band pain! Physical Therapists share why and tips

5 Quick Knee Strengthening Exercises for Pain and Recovery

Crack. Pop. UGH. The sounds that haunt you as you drag yourself off the floor from foam rolling. What the heck is going on with your knees?! Good news, all…

Running Hamstring Pain: Causes, Treatment and Prevention Plan

Runners are highly susceptible to hamstring pain and injury. This complete guide includes everything you need to prevent, treat and recover.

Runner’s Toe Prevention and 7 Easy Tips to Keep Running

Let’s start with this, Runner’s Toe (aka black toenails from running) is not required to be in the club and is not a 100% certainty for all runners. We often treat our…

The Best Glute Activation Exercises to Maximize Your Runs

Are you suffering from tight hip flexors or lower back pain while running or right after a lower body workout? Do you struggle to feel your glutes ‘turn on’ while…

How to Get Rid of Shin Splints: Treat and Fully Recover

Looking for the ultimate guide on how to get rid of shin splints? Don’t worry, I’ve got everything you need in this article. In part one, we covered the best…

5 IT Band Stretches for Runners Based on Yoga

If there’s one injury that plagues running friends more than any other it’s the IT Band. I’ve talked here about the specific things I do to keep mine happy since…

Running with IT Band Pain – A Guide to Recovery

If you have a tight ITBS causing outer knee pain or shooting pain up your leg, these IT Band exercises work. Plus a guide to prevent it again.

Peroneal Tendonitis: Runners’ Treatment and Prevention Guide

Have pain on the outside of your ankle? It could be Peroneal Tendonitis! A complete guide to understanding, treating, and preventing it.

Running in Bad Air Quality and Smoke from Fires

Can I run in the smoky air? How are you dealing with running in smog? What are my options for running in bad air quality? These questions are filling my…

Joint Health for Runners

Is running bad for your knees? No. Can running actually be beneficial to joint health? Yes!! We know that healthy joints are important for our everyday lives to simply move…

CBD Cream Benefits

Currently dealing with pain and wondering about the CBD cream benefits? Does it actually work? How does it work? I’ve talked with many of you who wish you could take…

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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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