The iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee. It helps to...

Foam rolling your IT (iliotibial) band has become a popular practice for many athletes and fitness enthusiasts as a way to relieve...

What is the IT Band? The iliotibial band, or IT band, is a thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh, from...

As a runner, you might think that all you need to do to improve your performance is to run more miles or add in some speed work. However,...

Core Strength Core strength is essential for endurance runners because it helps to maintain proper posture and form, which can improve...

Running Posture Running posture is an important aspect of running technique that can have a significant impact on running efficiency,...

Well-rounded Training Plan I have been able to work with many runners this week, who have not worked much variety into their training...

Everyone loves babies' little tiny fat flat feet - right? Those cute tiny feet, are not used much for walking. They don't have the...

Running can cause knee pain or discomfort in some individuals, but it is not necessarily true that running always hurts your knees....

Why do blood lactate testing? Athletes often perform blood lactate testing to assess their level of fitness and to develop personalized...

With track season getting started - I thought it would be a good idea to make a post on all things Shin Splints. This is the time of...

Foot pain can have a significant impact on a runner. Here are some ways in which foot pain can affect a runner: Reduced performance: Foot...

Happy Valentine's Day!! What better thing to talk about on Valentine's Day than the HEART! The American Heart Association—in...

Do you do a warm-up? I would say 95% of the time when I ask a runner, what they do for a warm-up, they reply: "Tie my shoes & push start...

What is Plyometric training? Plyometric training involves high-intensity exercises that involve explosive movements such as jumping,...

What is overstriding? Overstriding is when the foot lands in front of the body & the shin is angled too much forward. The wider the shin...

Running injury free requires strength! The single leg squat is a quick easy assessment that can show imbalance that may need to be...

The piriformis muscle is a flat, pyramidally-shaped muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limbs. It is one of the six muscles in the...

"We know from the literature that arm swinging plays an important role in balancing the motion of the swinging legs." "Research has shown...

Your running stride depends on a neutral, stable pelvis. The better mobility you have in the hips the more they allow your leg to fully...