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Your Bi-Weekly Running News Roundup!

September 19, 2007 Read more »

The Latest on Injuries
I once injured the IT band in my left leg, then injured the IT band in my right leg. My physical therapist suggested that I had altered my stride to compensate for the injury in one leg, which led to the injury in the other leg. The Los Angeles Times [...]

Reaching Painful Conclusions

January 15, 2007 Read more »

One of the most popular articles in last week’s online version of the New York Times was a story about whether it’s a good idea to run through pain. The high reader ranking wasn’t a surprise, even if the article’s placement in the fashion section was. The timing was perfect since newfound gym rats and [...]

Try To Avoid These ‘Stunning’ Performances

December 12, 2006 Read more »

This month plenty of runners are contemplating not only resolutions but race calendars. Chances are there are some significant milestones on those upcoming lists, such as a half or full marathon, triathlon, trail run or other endurance events that will test the bodyĆ­s limits.
A huge goal in all of this annual planning is staying healthy. [...]

High School Girls and Running

September 28, 2006 Read more »

A recent Washington Post article explores the special challenges faced by high school girls who run: “In girls’ cross-country,” Post writer Eli Saslow states, “runners are more likely to regress than progress.”
He continues:

College and high school coaches estimate that about 80 percent of female runners will level off, at least temporarily, because of physiological changes. [...]

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