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Whether you’re a runner dealing with an injury or looking to prevent one, this section shares valuable information to help runners of all levels stay healthy and injury-free.

These articles by running coach Amanda Brooks will help you learn how to identify common running injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and IT band syndrome, and how to prevent them through proper warm-up, cool-down, and stretching routines. Runners will also find useful information on injury recovery, including tips on how to rest, ice, and rehabilitate and even the best shoes for common running injuries such as shin splints.

Guides to Running Injuries

7 Best Running Shoes for Ankle Support

Even if you don’t overpronate, running puts pressure on the ankles, which can cause you pain. Fortunately, we’ve reviewed the 7 best running shoes for ankle support

Understanding Red Light Therapy for Athletes

Red light therapy sounds like a trendy buzzword, but find out how this treatment could help runners with aches and pains, including arthritis.

5 Best Knee Braces for Running (+ What to Consider)

A knee brace can provide support and pain relief for injuries. Here are 5 of the best knee braces for running, along with what you need to consider.

Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run? (It’s Not Just You!)

Let's get rid of that annoying runner's itch...or at least make it bearable so you can enjoy the miles and only worry about sore muscles.

Stress Fractures in Runners (Vs Stress Reactions)

A deep dive discussion on stress fractures in runners with a specialist. Understand what the terms mean, who is at risk and more.

Alleviate Arch Massager Review | A Great Way To Relieve Plantar Fasciitis

Is there finally an at home tool to help Plantar Fasciitis? Coach Stacey put a persistent cause on the Alleviate Arch Massager for review!

Pelvic Floor and Running: What You Need to Know From a Specialist

With so many misconceptions, we want to understand is running bad for the pelvic floor? Signs you can return to running and more with a Doctor.

How to Identify and Correct Tight Flexors After Running

Tight hip flexors after running occur for a variety of reasons. They are a common problem for runners, and effective exercises can help prevent them. Read more here.

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Recovery Plan

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or inside ankle pain while running is a serious issue. Use this guide to stop pain and exercises to recover.

Running with Tendonitis: Guided by an Expert Physical Therapist

Running with tendonitis, achilles, patellar or any other requires a better understand of what's happening and knowing rest alone won't fix it.

Adductors vs. Abductors in Running and Strength Training

Unless you’ve dealt with an injury in your upper leg or you’re spending more time in the gym strength training you might not have used these terms much. Which is…

Foam Rolling For Runners: Why and How? A Must Read

The most in-depth guide you'll find on foam rolling for runners. Make the most of your time and get the benefits!

5 Must Do Hip Stretches for Runners: Releasing Tight Hips

Hip stretches for runners are designed to improve your range of motion, power in your stride and reduce potential injuries. Do them today!

7 Barefoot Running Benefits (From a Skeptical Coach)

As a running coach, barefoot running is something I recommend in limited doses, but for every runner. There are some incredible benefits!

Acid Reflux and Running: What’s Going On and How to Prevent It

Acid reflux and running (or heartburn while running) is an unpleasant experience, let's talk about how to avoid it in the future!

Running with Sciatica: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Running with sciatica, what an exercise physiologist wants you to know. Plus how to know if it's piriformis syndrome or sciatic pain.

Why Heel Striking Isn’t Bad and Forefoot Running Isn’t Perfect

A running coach busts myths around running foot strike and what you really need to know to prevent injuries. Forefoot running is just one piece

Do Your Feet Go Numb When Running? 10 Solutions!

Ever have pins and needles in feet when running?? Or your foot goes numb when running? Here's what's going on!

Running with Arthritis: Tips from Actual Runners (including Rheumatoid)

Running with arthritis is entirely possible. Guiding your through smarter training choices from joint stability to mobility work

Running After Knee Replacement Surgery

A true story of how a runner dealt with running after knee replacement surgery and what you need to know whether partial or full surgery.

7 Best Hamstring Exercises for Runners

Hamstring exercises are an important part of total runner strength. Learn more about why and how to work yours!

15 Best Recovery Methods for All Athletes

For improving athletic performance, effective recovery methods are just as important as the workouts themselves. Here are the 15 best ones.

Common Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain When Running

Experience lower abdominal pain when running? It could be caused by a variety of factors, from dehydration to a muscle strain. Learn common causes and how to treat it.

11 Tips for Soreness After Running (Muscles, Knees and More)

Sore muscles from running are not uncommon, but there are things that can help. Learn 11 techniques from a run coach to help.

Knee Taping for Stability: Meniscus Tear, ACL Strain and Cartilage

Learn how to use kinesiology tape to help with knee stability. I utilized this with my meniscus tear, but also works for ACL and more.

8 Common Causes of Heel Pain After Running And How to Fix It!

Not sure what causes heel pain after you run? Learn about the most likely causes of running related heel pain, the most effective treatments.

TENS vs EMS: Can They Help with Recovery?

TENS and EMS are both used for muscle stimulation. They differ in the way they send the electrical impulses. Which is better? Here's what we found.

5 Best Knee Support and Braces for Walking

Whether you have knee arthritis or a sprain, there is a knee support that can help. Learn how to choose and our top recommendations here.

Lower Back Pain From Running (11 Causes+ How to Fix It)

Lower back pain while running is extremely common, but it isn't something that you need to deal with. This article shares 11 causes plus 8 ways to fix it.

Cortisone Shots in Knee: Everything You Need to Know

Cortisone shots in knee seem like an ideal fix for pain, but there are long-term issues you need to know. How to make the right decision here

Why do Hands Swell While Walking or Running?

For some people, exercise can cause hands to swell. Find out what causes it and what you can do about it in this article here.

Burning Feet When Walking or Running: Causes and Solutions

Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your foot when walking, running, or sitting? Learn more about the causes and solutions here.

10 Best Quad Stretches for Runners

Running and other athletic activities place a lot of stress on the quads. A run coach provides 10 best quad stretches to help relieve soreness.

Groin Pain After Running: Causes, Treatments, & Prevention

Groin pain during or after running is not to be brushed off. Use this to discover the cause, treatment and recovery plan to run again.

Tight TFL From Running: Symptoms and Solutions

Tightness in the TFL muscle is common among runners. Often caused by muscle weakness and overuse, we look at how to release at tight TFL.

How to Truly Resolve Runners Knee

If it sounds to good to be true, we’re supposed to believe it’s total hogwash. Plus, I’m a skeptic in general of big claims…but when it comes to runner’s knee,…

Running Pain vs Discomfort: The Runner’s Dilemma

Have you ever wondered if a twinge was just a normal part of running or a sign of an impending injury? Distance running is inherently uncomfortable at times, which makes…

Achilles Pain While Running? Common Causes and Best Shoes

What helps Achilles tendon pain from running? This guide shares the causes, treatments and the best running shoes for Achilles Tendonitis so you can fully heal.

7 Best Ankle Supports for Running

Ankle brace and supports can provide protection to the foot, ankle, and knee from injury. Learn more about its benefits here, including the 7 best options.

Piriformis Syndrome Exercises: Alleviating a Pain in the Butt

Is it your piriformis that's causing pain in your glutes? Follow these at-home exercises to relieve the pain from piriformis syndrome.

Foot Pain When Running: 11 Common Causes and Prevention Plan

If you're experiencing foot pain when running, it could be any of these 11 causes. Learn how to recognize, treat and, prevent each one as a runner.

Pickle Juice for Cramps: Is This Popular Cure Effective?

Can drinking pickle juice help muscle cramps? We take a closer look at the science behind this popular remedy.

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About Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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