Since there isn’t much published about proper recovery after running following these basic steps and suggestion will help you understand how important proper recovery after a race truly is. As soon as you cross the finish line and slow down your body will naturally go into feel clammy and chilly even if it is hot outside. […]
Read MoreI just got back from the first symposium on the world of running medicine and running injury treatment. It was an unusual symposium. Most tors and researchers presenting the studies with every detail of how the study was conducted and etc.. Sometimes you notice some listeners fall asleep. This one was quite different. There were […]
Read MoreHamstring tendon strain is one of the most common running injuries, affecting a set of muscles located in the back of the thigh. While mild hamstring strain may cause only a light feeling of discomfort, chronic hamstring strain can be severely crippling. What makes proper hamstring strain rehabilitation so crucial is that patients suffering from […]
Read MoreMany runners are extremely unathletic. Sure, they can keep plugging along, but they are clumsy, fall easily and can’t manage to stay upright on a difficult cross-country trail. Many cannot sprint at full speed without flailing about and/or spraining something. Others are incapable of playing any kind of sport other than running. While many runners […]
Read MoreAs a runner, you may be wondering whether it’s more beneficial to learn more about the pros and cons of running on a treadmill or running outside. From a workout standpoint, running on a treadmill is slightly easier than running outside because you’re not encountering any wind resistance. However, because you can adjust the grade […]
Read MoreThere are many differences when it comes too depending on the route you choose or the incline settings you set on your treadmill. Besides these basic differences, your muscles and tissue are worked differently because of the different surfaces. A road is a lot tougher and less forgiving than a treadmill. While running on a […]
Read Moreby Dr. Lev Kalika Introduction: Running in ways that maximize your performance lay out how you can do this pretty much on your own. Running with and not against your body’s design Running in a healthy way is not built into violating its limitations and winding up injured or worse. Think for a minute about […]
Read MoreIliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common injury that plagues runners, cyclists or weight-lifters (especially during squats). ITB syndrome is one of the main causes of knee pain in runners. The IT band is a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs along the outside (lateral) part of the knee, extending from outside the pelvis, […]
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