Posts by James
Don’t Let an Achilles Injury Stop You in Your Tracks
Achilles tendinitis is one of the most frequent injuries suffered by runners. If you run long enough, there is a good chance you’ll suffer from Achilles pain at some point. There are many reasons attributed to the Achilles tendon breaking down. However, one cause clearly stands out the most and that’s repetitive stress. Let’s briefly…
Read MoreWhy New Year’s Resolutions Suck
It’s that time of year again when millions of people make a New Year’s resolution. One of the most popular resolutions, that’s broken year after year is to lose weight and get fit. Check out how crowded the cardio room is at your local gym, it’s busting at the seams! We’re about 3 weeks into the New…
Read MoreShould Runners Stretch?
What we really should be asking is, what are your goals and would stretching be effective at helping you achieve them? If you’re trying to prevent injury before activity, the research doesn’t support it. As far as running is concerned, it isn’t an activity that requires your joints to go through a great range of motion anyway…
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