Running Injuries, Care, & Prevention

Knees hurt? Constantly suffering ITB syndrome? Learn about the most common running injuries, how to care for them, and most importantly, how to prevent running injuries from happening in the first place!

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Heather Hart | Ultramarathon & Trail Running Coach - Relentless Forward Commotion

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Half Marathon Training

Marathon Training

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Running with Plantar Fasciitis: What a PT Wants You to Know

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Running Endurance

Achy Legs

Sports Physical Therapy

Running Recovery

Leg Compression

Compression Wear

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Muscle Contraction

Compression Socks For Running: Do They Work, and Do You Really Need Them?

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How To Treat Shin Splints

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Running Hacks

Shin Splint Exercises

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K Tape

Half Marathon Training Plan

Shin Splints Treatment

How to prevent and treat shin pain from running. It's absolutely something you can fix.

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Injured? Get Back to Running Without Reinjury

Your return to running after injury or baby can be done safely and successfully if you follow these running tips.

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Long Distance Running Tips

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Running through Pain: Why it's a Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Idea.

Running through discomfort (occasionally) is to be expected. It's what helps make you a better, stronger, faster runner. But running through pain is not a strategy runners should practice or consider normal. In fact, it can lead to damage, and worse, an injury that sidelines you from running. In this post, we discuss how to know the difference between pain and discomfort, and what to do if you experience pain while running.

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Home - The Mother Runners

Learn how to prevent, treat, diagnose, and fix common running injuries. #runninginjury #injuryprevention

Curious about the percussion/vibration massage guns you've seen all over your social media feeds? Seemingly everyone is hoping on the bandwagon, from long established recovery tool brands, to companies you may have never heard of. So, what’s the deal with percussion / vibration massage guns? Are they worth the hype? Do they actually work? Let’s dig deeper. Referred Pain, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dig Deeper, Massage Benefits, Staying Fit, Self Massage, Hard Workout

Referred Pain

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10 Pros & Cons of Massage Guns for Runners

Curious about the percussion/vibration massage guns you've seen all over your social media feeds? Seemingly everyone is hoping on the bandwagon, from long established recovery tool brands, to companies you may have never heard of. So, what’s the deal with percussion / vibration massage guns? Are they worth the hype? Do they actually work? Let’s dig deeper.

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Half Marathon Motivation

Marathon Training For Beginners

Lower Leg Muscles

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Stress Fractures in Runners

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Beginner Half Marathon Training

Hip Alignment

Running Nutrition

7 Reasons why Runners Should Pay Attention to Hip Alignment

Hip alignment matters when it comes to injury prevention for runners. Here's a breakdown - of how the body breaks down - when hips are misaligned.

Feet. For whatever reason, some people are grossed out by the topic of feet. They don’t want to talk about them, and they definitely don’t want to look at them. But runner’s feet are one of the most important pieces of “equipment” if you will, that can make or break the success of a run or race. So it's important to know how to care for - and prevent - common runner's feet issues. Santiago, Black Toenails, Antifungal Cream, Prevent Blisters, Fitness Workout For Women, Injury Prevention, Toe Nails

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Runner's Feet: Prevention & Care of Black Toenails, Blisters, & More

Feet. For whatever reason, some people are grossed out by the topic of feet. They don’t want to talk about them, and they definitely don’t want to look at them. But runner’s feet are one of the most important pieces of “equipment” if you will, that can make or break the success of a run or race. So it's important to know how to care for - and prevent - common runner's feet issues.

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What To Do For Shin Splints

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Prevent Shin Splints Runners

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How To Help Shin Splints

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How To Heal Shin Splints Fast

Running With Shin Pain: 10 Tips for Treatment and Prevention of Shin Splints

As a coach, one of the more common complaints I hear from runners, especially newer runners, is about shin pain. Or, a condition more commonly referred to as shin splints. Running with shin pain can vary from a dull ache to a completely debilitating pain keeping you from completing workouts. The good news is that shin splints can also be treated and prevented, and do not have to be a chronic issue that keeps you from running.

The right kind of massage for runners can improve performance, enhance recovery, and reduce your chance of injury. And they feel pretty good too! #running #runningtips #massage #runnersmassage #therapeuticmassage #deeptissuemassage #massageforrunners #runnersroundup via @coachdebbieruns Race Training, Moon Song, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Therapeutic Massage

Massage for Runners: How Massage Can Help You Run Better

The right kind of massage for runners can improve performance, enhance recovery, and reduce your chance of injury. And they feel pretty good too! #running #runningtips #massage #runnersmassage #therapeuticmassage #deeptissuemassage #massageforrunners #runnersroundup via @coachdebbieruns

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How to Use Your Massage Gun for Movement Prep

Using a massage gun for movement prep, along with some dynamic stretching will help your running performance and reduce your risk of injury. #running #runningtips #massagegun #theragun #runnersroundup

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Are aches and pains while tapering for a race indicative of injury, or are they all in a runner's head? Are your race day goals doomed, or is this normal? Coach Heather here to help ease your mind... #Run #Running #Marathon #Ultramarathon #Halfmarathon Marathon Taper, Running Breathing, Marathon Motivation

Marathon Taper

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Aches and Pains While Tapering for a Race: Why Do I Suddenly Hurt?

Are aches and pains while tapering for a race indicative of injury, or are they all in a runner's head? Are your race day goals doomed, or is this normal? Coach Heather here to help ease your mind... #Run #Running #Marathon #Ultramarathon #Halfmarathon