Hip pain can sneak up on runners after miles of pounding the pavement, especially when they’re pushing mileage or intensity. Sometimes, it starts as a dull ache and becomes a sharp pain with hip flexion, uphill running, or sprinting. If this sounds familiar, hip impingement might be to blame. Also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip impingement happens when there’s abnormal contact between the bones of the hip joint during movement. If left unchecked, hip impinge

Rotational stability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about running performance, but it’s one of the most important—and most overlooked—elements of staying fast, efficient, and injury-free. Simply put, rotational stability is your core’s ability to control and resist twisting forces while you’re running. Without it, energy leaks happen, mechanics break down, and your risk of injury shoots up. When you run, your upper and lower body naturally rotat

With the Boston Marathon just around the corner on April 21, it’s time to talk about the hills — and more importantly, the downhills. Everyone knows Boston has “Heartbreak Hill,” but what really wrecks runners on race day? It’s the long, pounding descents that show up early and often. If you’re not specifically trained for the eccentric load of downhill running, your quads will be screaming by mile 16 — and your form might fall apart by the Newton hills. Here’s what makes dow

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most frustrating injuries a runner can face. That sharp heel pain when you first get out of bed or during your run can stop your training in its tracks. The common advice? Wear good shoes and rest. But here’s the thing: while supportive footwear helps, what you really need are strong feet, solid balance, and a stable core. Strengthening the muscles that control your foot, ankle, and lower leg is key to preventing and recovering from plantar fas

Thirty-five might still feel young, but in the world of running, it marks an important milestone—you’ve officially become a masters runner! While it sounds like a fancy title, it simply reflects that your body is beginning to change in ways that affect how you train, recover, and stay injury-free. But don’t worry—this isn’t about slowing down. With smarter strategies, you can stay fast, fit, and injury-free for decades. Whether you’re male or female, understanding the nuances

Persistent discomfort along the outside of the ankle can be a real problem for runners, especially those who log high mileage on uneven terrain. This pain might be peroneal tendinopathy, an overuse injury involving the peroneal tendons, which are crucial for stabilizing the foot during running. Without proper management, peroneal tendinopathy can cause compensations in gait, increase the risk of other injuries, and keep you off the road longer than you’d like. What Are the Pe

Ankle sprains are injuries runners commonly struggle with, and most runners don’t stop running, even when they should. I get it—you don’t want to lose your progress, miss you morning run with your friends or miss a training day. But ignoring an ankle sprain can lead to bigger problems down the road. When you sprain your ankle, the ligaments get overstretched or torn, and some research says that your glutes may even "shut down", making it harder to stabilize your lower body. T