Let me start this article by saying….RUNNING INJURIES ARE CONFUSING! ESPECIALLY if you have an injury during marathon training because you have so much hope, hard work, and emotions rolled up into it. From an outsider’s perspective (especially a non-runners perspective), it can seem so straightforward. You got injured. Running hurts. You stop, heal, and … Read more
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to bone injuries postpartum, particularly if you breastfeed beyond 12 weeks and have a history of missed periods or bone loss. Experts advise postpartum runners to focus on getting in proper nutrition, gradually increasing training load, and listening to your body to avoid injuries running postpartum. Reviewed by Dr. Jessica … Read more
One of the hardest things about training for a marathon is finding the time to run all the miles it requires. This is especially true as the days get shorter but our schedules only get busier. Therefore, splitting up the long run, the bread and butter of marathon training, can be a good option (and … Read more
I will be the first to admit it. I am a hypocrite when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy. I recommend to all my athletes I coach, pregnant or postpartum, to see a pelvic floor physical therapist. I’ve interviewed pelvic floor physical therapists on my podcast and on my website. Yet, I had never … Read more
I had a labral tear in 2023. Labral tears in the hip often don’t heal on their own, they require surgery. I opted to avoid labral surgery for regenerative medicine (stem cell and PRP injections). They worked! I share my experience below. This article is in keeping with a tradition I have started of recounting … Read more
Last week I learned something I already knew: I have a labral tear in my hip and will need to take an extended break from running to heal it. But this isn’t my first rodeo with serious injury, and I’ve learned each time how to deal with a running injury and cope with injury depression. … Read more