Many runners develop IT Band Syndrome at some point during their running “careers.” The Iliotibial band, or IT band, is a thick tendon that runs along the outside of your thigh from the hip to the knee. Your glutes and TFL (tensor fascia latae) connect to the IT band and together help move the hip and […]
Marathon Training: 9 Tips that will Improve Your Marathon Time
Whether you’ve run one marathon or 20, chances are you have a goal common to many other runners. You want to improve your marathon time. I ran my first marathon, in Honolulu in 1996, in 4:10. After that, my time actually went up to 4:25 in my fourth marathon, then gradually came down until I […]
9 Self-Defense Tools for Runners
I always think that it’s such a sad thing to talk about Self-Defense Tools for Runners. The fact that they are necessary makes me both angry and sad. Yet, we hear the stories of runners being attacked over and over again. The recent abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher shows that not much has changed. […]
Mobility for Runners: Improve Your Hip and Ankle Mobility
More and more runners are realizing the importance of using foam rollers as part of their self-care. I know by the way they describe it, with terms like painful, excruciating, and agonizing, they may not be using their foam roller correctly or getting the most benefit from it. One of the best uses of a […]
The Best Mini Massage Gun for Runners
I received the Bob and Brad® Q2 Mini Massage Gun in exchange for my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. I’m sure you’ve heard of Bob and Brad. They are the two most famous physical therapists on the internet, after all. I’m a recent fan, dating back from when I was searching for help […]
4 Reasons Knowing Your Body Metrics Can Help Your Running
So, if you’ve been following my skin cancer journey on Instagram, you know I’ve been struggling a little through my recovery. Hence the repost from a few years ago about knowing your Body Metrics. Honestly, I will be fine, it’s just been rough this week. Here’s the Instagram reel that tells you a bit more […]
