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Internal and External Hip Rotation: Why Runners Need Both

It’s well known that proper run form will help prevent running injuries. But what we sometimes fail to realize is that we need to work on proper run form outside of our runs. And if ...

Hydration Tips for Runners, Including Race Day Prep

As runners, we all know that we need to be hydrated, but what does that really mean, and what happens if we fall short? In this article, I’m going to dive into exactly what happens ...

Water Intoxication: How Much Water Is Too Much?

There's no doubt about it, drinking enough water to stay hydrated is important for many reasons — such as preventing fatigue, regulating blood pressure and even controlling hunger. But can you have too much water? The ...

How to Get Rid of Shin Splints Fast

Shin splints are a reminder that it's important to exercise in a truly healthy and moderate way rather than beginning too fast, expecting too much of yourself or failing to get adequate recovery. One of the ...

Iliotibial Band Syndrome: the Cause of Your Knee Pain?

Why should you read an article about iliotibial band syndrome? Well, if you're a runner, the chances of you having iliotibial band syndrome at some point is quite high since it's the second most common running ...

9 Running Tips for Beginners

One of the major draws for people who take up running to keep in shape is how little is needed. There’s no fancy equipment or expensive memberships to worry about — just lace up your ...

Walking to Lose Weight: How to Make It Work!

According to recent survey results, it’s estimated that around 80 percent of Americans (and those living in the U.K. too) between the ages of 25 and 64 don't work out enough each week to meet ...

Pronation Problems: Signs, Causes & Ways to Correct These Common Posture Issues

Pronation deviations that occur at the feet and ankles — called overpronation or underpronation (also known as supination) — are some of the most common underlying postural problems that adults develop. To one degree or another, collapsed ...

Do You Suffer from Excess Supination? Warning Signs & Remedies for This Running Problem

Both supination and pronation are terms used to describe the rolling motion of the heels and feet during the body's gait cycle, which takes place as we run or walk. Supination describes the rolling outward ...

How to Recover from Common Running Injuries

[Below is my transcript of my video about learning how to recover from common running injuries, along with supplemental information on the topic.] Today, I want to talk to you about how to overcome common running ...

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