It’s a physiological fact that the constant use of a muscle, tendon or joint without a break will result in earlier fatigue and reduced work potential. Continuing to run/walk when the muscle is extremely fatigued increases the quantity of micro-tears dramatically and...
With most running injuries, you can continue to run even while the injury is healing. But first, you must have some time off to get the healing started. If you do this at the beginning of an injury, you will usually only need 2-5 days off. The longer you try to push...
Whether walking, standing or running, foot pain can leave you feeling miserable. In most cases that I’ve seen, it’s possible to manage or eliminate most episodes so that you can add movement to your day. By finding the right shoe, inserting the right support,...
Your “weak link” is currently sciatica. While this takes a while to heal, almost all of my Ecoach clients who have had this condition have been able to continue training while it healed—even for the marathon. The key is to stay below the threshold of...
Get a doctor who knows running and stay in touch with him or her. Getting a good diagnosis can speed the treatment and get you back on the roads quicker. Don't stretch the area until it heals (unless you've injured the I-T band-ask your doctor). Stop activity...
