IT Band Pain (ITBS): Simple Exercises for Treatment and Recovery

I know, I haven't written a new post in a while. The reason: I haven't been running. Wouldn't you know it, after a long b...

On the Road Again! Returning to Running When Physical Therapy Ends

I'm cured! I'm happy to say that I completed my final physical therapy session this week and was officially discharged with t...

Running Injuries: When is it Time for Physical Therapy?

After 6 months of inactivity (i.e., not running) I finally caved and called a physical therapist. I definitely hit a rut after backing...

What NOT to Do When Recovering From a Running Injury

Well, I was on the road to recovery. "Was" being the key word. Sorry to say it, but I did exactly what I shouldn't have done...

Running with Knee Pain: Progress at Last!

After 3 weeks of being unable to run more than half a mile without agonizing pain, I'm finally seeing progress! I had a couple more vi...

Stricken with Runner's Knee!

Well, I made it through week 10 of the Higdon training plan without a hitch, but last week I was suddenly struck with a new type of kne...