The injury bug isn't quite as certain as death and taxes, but it's pretty much guaranteed that at least once in the course of a runner's life, s/he will be sidelined by some kind of ache, pain, or more serious problem. Regardless if a runner...
Think you're safe from so-called runner's knee because you aren't a runner? Think again! It might as well be called “painful knee” or “chair knee” because plenty of non-runners suffer from this painful, irritating condition. We give you the scoop on this often-vague knee issue...
Ever heard the phrase “that was his Achilles heel”? That phrase has staying power because the Achilles tendon is a really big deal; injury and pain there cause major problems that can really take you out of the game (even if your game is only...
It's the time of year again when public pools open, and you can enjoy taking a dip for relaxation as well as fitness. Swimming is a terrific way to stay fit, rehab your body after an injury, and relax – all while beating the heat...
Sometimes shopping for athletic shoes can feel like you're on a never-ending quest, and these days the choices can be mind-boggling. It doesn't matter if you're a walker, hiker, runner, or just someone looking for comfortable, supportive shoes - chances are you've faced all the...
By Zach Pigg, PT, DPT As we approach warmer weather, more and more runners will be lacing up and hitting the pavement. As you start to increase your mileage, it is important to prepare your body for this increase in activity. One of the ways to...
While the Indianapolis 500 has been called “the greatest spectacle in racing” the Mini-Marathon must be the greatest spectacle in road-racing for runners and walkers of all stripes. Every year the first Saturday of May, Indianapolis hosts one of the largest half-marathons and a true...
If you're middle-aged and put more mileage on the couch than on your work out gear, take heart – it isn't too late for yours. A new study published in the journal Circulation and reported by the BBC studied a group of 46-64-year-olds and revealed...
You've heard it from well-meaning people in your life more times than you can count: your mom, your friends, even that one annoying guy at the office. They all tell you that if you don't give up running, eventually you'll pay the price and blow...
By Sam in Fishers During a familiar 2-mile trail run, I felt a sharp pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Being an unfortunately somewhat-stereotypical runner, I finished my run and ignored the pain...
