Returning to running requires a lot of patience and trust. I have had to do it several times in the past few years due to running injuries. The key to returning without injury is taking it slow, adding one variable at a time, and slowly increasing volume. I detail how to return to running below. … Read more
Strength training for runners can help improve performance and reduce injury risk. Studies show that strength training for runners enhances running form, VO2 max, and running economy. Specifically, runners may use 2-8 percent less energy and oxygen to run, improving time trial performance by 2 to 5 percent. It doesn’t take long to get benefits from strength … Read more
If you have a blister from running, in most cases you want to leave it alone, says dermatologist Dr. Carley Fowler. You can tape it. If you must pop it, you can delicately drain it. Read on to learn the best tape for blisters, how to prevent them, and how to drain them. Should you … Read more
Spring is in the air. And runners come out of their hibernation and start running in the fair weather. They soak in the sunshine. The chirping birds. The cherry blossoms. But also, flirt with injury—because most runners suffer from the disease of “too much too soon.” So how do we increase running mileage safely? I … Read more
Mobility exercises in which runners move through a full range of motion for their joints can prevent injury and enhance performance, says exercise physiologist and 2:25 marathoner Todd Buckingham. The below 5-minute mobility routine for runners I crafted with Buckingham readies all major joints for running. Do runners want to be flexible or mobile? They … Read more
The Hoka Bondi is one of the most cushioned running shoes on the market. The Hoka Bondi 8 is a softer ride than the Hoka Bondi 7 with a revamped midsole using resilient EVA-based foam that enhances cushion and durability. I road test both of these shoes! Read on to learn more about the differences … Read more