injury

Ever feel like you’re the only runner who’s always injured? You’re not alone.

Most of us have heard of the RICE method for easing injuries. But for soft tissue injury recovery, there’s a new acronym in town.

Running injuries suck. Wallowing and grieving is a completely logical response, but often there’s something more complex under the surface.

It’s not you, it’s me. To be more specific, it’s my temperamental Achilles tendon. And lately, my tendon needs some space. 

The biggest challenge of being injured can often be the mental and emotional impacts of being sidelined.

This often-overlooked cause of heel pain requires a different approach than true plantar fasciitis. Here’s how to test and treat it.

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4 Therapy experts share the exercises they find most important for injury prevention in runners.

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During a race in Norway, Hillary Allen fell from a ridge and nearly died. Now, she's recovering and looking toward the future.

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Nearly every injury starts as a minor concern. For many motivated trail runners, the most important workout is deciding not to run.