Almost every runner has dealt with sore or achy feet at one time or another. In fact, according to research evaluating the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries in runners, anywhere from 5.7% to 39.3% of runners experience foot injuries. From blisters to plantar fasciitis, bruised toenails to extensor tendonitis, foot maladies are among the most common … Read more
Although knee injuries, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints might be more common running injuries, groin pain from running is also a pesky injury that can sideline you from training for quite a while if not properly diagnosed and managed. Groin pain from running can be difficult to diagnose and many runners with … Read more
From being “as good as I’ve been for a long time,” to the devastating realisation that he wouldn’t be able to start the IRONMAN World Championship in St George summed up Alistair Brownlee‘s fortunes last week. On the eve of the race and almost straight after news had broken that Gustav Iden was out, we … Read more
When you pull a new pair of running shoes out of the box, chances are you don’t think too much about the laces. But the how you lace running shoes can make all the difference. It not only impacts your general comfort, but simple alterations in lacing patterns may frequently fix common problems such as … Read more
When Lucy Charles-Barclay was forced to withdraw from the IRONMAN World Championship in St George it was a devastating blow for the British star. Lucy came into 2022 on the crest of a wave after obliterating a high-class field to win the 70.3 World Championship in St George last September. She was poised to start … Read more
They say every cloud has a silver lining, and that was clearly the case for Magnus Ditlev when he suffered a serious injury on the eve of his professional triathlon debut. The giant Dane spent more than four months is only able to use a stationary trainer after breaking his shoulder, collarbone and arm in … Read more
4 Steps to Identify if you need to engage in a Formal Rehabilitation Protocol or just Rest Runners are accustomed to a certain amount discomfort. Training can be hard and uncomfortable at times which is exactly why it’s so rewarding and addicting. It can get a bit confusing when it comes to physical injuries and … Read more