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In my PT clinics we always know when a big race is coming up because one or two weeks before race day the phone is ringing off the hook. Pain or small injuries that could be ignored when mileage was low start to get louder and more difficult to run through. Why does this happen? Training Fatigue Most of the time our clients try to pin point the one thing they did that caused the injury, but it is usually not from one single workout - it is overall training fatigue. During the

One of the most common questions runners ask me is: “How much should I increase my mileage each week?” It’s a great question because how you progress your training is one of the biggest factors determining whether you stay healthy or end up dealing with a running injury. The short answer is: increase mileage gradually and avoid sudden spikes in training load. Your body adapts to stress over time. Bones remodel, tendons get stronger, and muscles improve their ability to tolera

Carbon plate running shoes, often called “super shoes”have become extremely popular among runners. They were originally designed for racing, but many runners now use them for workouts, long runs, and even daily training. One of the things I am often asked by my clients is: Are carbon plate shoes safe for everyday running? The truth is, we don’t really know yet. Most of the research on super shoes focuses on performance, not injury risk. While studies consistently show improve