Journal

It’s race week! T-2 days until I have the privilege to compete in the Silver Rush 50 mile ultra race in Leadville, CO. It was just about a month ago...

3 Training Tips for running and racing in the summer heat is brought to you by Kevin Kuhn, M.S.Ed., CSCS, MFS. Kevin is a Kinesiologist who uses his education and...

It’s official, Patellar Tendinopathy is the culprit. Patellar tendinopathy, also known as Jumper’s knee, is an overuse injury where pain is centralized below the knee cap. Since I’m just about...

What’s the likelihood of finishing a 50 mile ultra race if just 6 weeks prior you couldn’t hobble your way through a quarter mile? That’s the question that keeps staring...

Lever Return to Run Protocol after common running related injury (ex: plantar fasciitis, shin splints, anterior knee pain/patellofemoral knee pain, Achilles or patellar tendinopathy). Looking for Plantar Fasciitis specifically? Read...

Running is an exhilarating sport that brings numerous health benefits. However, like any physical activity, it also carries a risk of injury, especially if not approached correctly. As runners, whether...

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition characterized by the gradual breakdown of cartilage within the knee joint, resulting in pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Affecting millions of people...

Low-grade bone stress injuries (BSIs) are relatively common in athletes, especially in those participating in high-impact or repetitive stress sports like running, basketball, or gymnastics. The exact prevalence varies depending...

Austen began his running at a young age but did not find the sport to be very fun. Though Austen did not originally find running enjoyable, he embraced the challenge...

Congratulations on qualifying for the Boston Marathon! This training plan is designed for individuals who have been previously training and are looking to tune-up for the final 8 weeks of...

This 5K training plan is designed for individuals who have been previously participating in regular exercise and are looking to take their running to the next level. This plan implements...

Return-to-Run Protocol Created by Caitlin Alexander, PT, DPT, CAFS The Return-to-Running Protocol should be initiated once given clearance by MD/PT.  Walk-to-Run Progression The Walk-to-Run Progression is outlined below in phases....

You know the feeling... You're in the middle of a race or workout and a small but significant hill suddenly appears. You can't go around it. The only way is...

The treadmill serves as a great training tool to control the exact intensity you need in the moment. One thing that is rarely practiced in training that happens more often...

The most common injuries that runners get are overuse injuries, which are caused by repetitive stress on the body. These types of injuries can not only affect your running, but...