As runners, we spend a lot of time thinking about muscles, shoes, and pace. But if there’s one part of your body that quietly takes a beating with every step, it’s your tendons—and they deserve more attention, especially as we get older. Tendons are the tough connective tissues that link muscle to bone. They store and release energy with every stride, acting like springs. But with age, they become less forgiving. They stiffen, heal more slowly, and lose some of their bounce.

Getting back to running after an injury isn’t just about being cleared—it’s about returning with a plan that reflects how your body heals. And this is where many runners go wrong. You don’t just jump back into your old mileage and hope for the best. Recovery isn’t linear, and it doesn’t end when pain goes away. Tissues heal on their own timelines, and without a strategy to rebuild strength, capacity, and control, the risk of reinjury skyrockets. Here’s what runners often get

Many runners are doing a better job at integrating strength training into their weekly routine. That’s a win. But even the strongest runner can fall short if their training doesn’t also include power and coordination work. Plyometrics: explosive, controlled movements like hops, bounds, and jumps can bridge that gap. These aren’t just for sprinters or athletes in court sports and they don't have to be complicated or huge box jumps! Plyometrics, when done correctly, improve how

Life isn’t always predictable. Whether you're balancing parenting, deadlines, or recovering from poor sleep, maintaining a running routine can feel overwhelming. But running doesn't have to be all or nothing. Building a lasting habit comes down to setting realistic expectations and anchoring your training to the rhythms of your current life not an ideal version of it. Habit Stacking Works When time is short and stress is high, the best approach is to attach your run to a task

Not every run feels great. In fact, some running feels terrible. You might be dragging your feet, watching your pace fall apart, or questioning why you’re even doing this in the first place. But, the truth is bad runs are part of the process. Every runner, no matter their experience level, has days like this. A bad run doesn’t mean your training is off-track. It means you’re human. Running is a sport of stress and adaptation. Without hard days, there’s no stimulus for growth.

Right now we are in the height of marathon season and sometimes for those runners that don't run a marathon, run fast or walk a little they feel less than. Let’s get this out of the way early: If you run, even a little, even with walk breaks, even slowly, you are a runner. You don’t need to qualify it. You don’t need to wait until your first 5K. You don’t need a sub-whatever pace. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. We have a culture problem in running. Somewhere alon

When a runner walks into the clinic with knee pain, we must look at the knee and the surrounding structures and tissues. What seems like a knee issue often started higher up—or lower down—the chain. And if you’re only chasing the pain, you’ll probably miss the real problem. Running injuries don’t come out of nowhere. They almost always stem from a combination of factors: a training change made 4–6 weeks ago, a sleep deficit, nutritional gaps, higher stress, or simply movement

Every runner has asked it: “Is this just normal soreness… or am I about to get injured?” It’s a fine line—and knowing how to read your body can be the difference between a breakthrough and a breakdown. Here’s the truth: pain doesn’t always mean stop—but it also doesn’t mean “keep grinding.” The key is knowing what type of pain you're dealing with, where it’s coming from, and how it behaves. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): The “Good” Kind of Pain DOMS is that familiar mu

Let’s be honest: running in the summer can feel like a slow roast. Whether you’re chasing race goals or just trying to stay consistent, heat and humidity throw some serious variables into your training. But this isn’t just about comfort—training in hot, humid conditions can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. The risks are real: heat illness, dehydration, and performance collapse can sneak up quickly if you’re not watching for early signs. That’s why learning how to adjust y

There’s no such thing as perfect running form. That’s not just a catchphrase, it’s backed by both research and clinical experience. Your form isn’t fixed. Your stride, foot strike and posture all shifts depending on your pace, terrain, level of fatigue, and even how well you slept last night. And that’s not a problem. In fact, it’s how the body distributes stress and adapts to different demands. Understanding how your stride changes can help you train smarter, reduce injury r

Runners are creatures of habit. Whether it’s a standing sunrise loop or a late-day stress reliever, your training schedule likely follows a rhythm. But have you ever wondered if that rhythm actually matters for performance or injury risk? Turns out, it does. When you run affects more than just your calendar it influences energy metabolism, sleep quality, tissue stiffness, and even injury risk. So let’s break down what the science says, and what you can do with it. The Science

Getting back to running after an injury isn't always easy. Being cleared to run is only the first part of the equation. Once you are cleared you must make sure your body is ready to accept the load, mentally you are ready and that you know how to progressively introduce the running stimulus! This is something I love to help runners with. Unfortunately most runners are so excited to get back to running they don't think about the how! You don’t just jump back into your old mil

You’re training smart, eating well, doing all the “right” things but your runs feel flat, your body feels heavy, and your motivation’s dipping. Sound familiar? Runners typically blame this on training, but it might actually be something else - your nervous system. Runners are often hyper-aware of physical load, but we tend to overlook the mental and emotional load we’re carrying. The body doesn’t separate physical and psychological stress it all gets processed through the sam

Runners are really good at brushing off pain or discomfort and convincing themselves they are fine even when they are in pain. Its because as runners we are taught to push through things. That’s part of the sport. Long runs get uncomfortable. Workouts get hard. There are days where nothing feels great but you get it done anyway and that’s often where progress happens. remember the saying, "no pain, no gain?" But somewhere along the way, that mindset gets doesn't make sense an