I read somewhere that you have to run an additional 100 meters per mile of a marathon simply due to the weaving in and out of people. That’s almost an additional mile and a half. I don’t think I need to convince you that finding a solution would be beneficial to every marathon runner. The…
As I write this, there is a shooting pain running up my leg. No, I have not dropped a knife on my foot. No, I have not re-injured my ITB. In fact, I am actually purposely causing this pain. Oh the joys of being a running masochist. Okay, so I may not really be a…
“You are not finishing this marathon sir.” “Wanna bet!” Finding Out About an ITB Injury During a Race The Illiatibial Band is a superficial thickening of tissue on the outside of the thigh, extending from the outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. ( This typically comes…
Today’s feature Running Mate is Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running. We are lucky to have Jason answer a few Run Some questions today as he is quite the elite and knowledgeable runner. His articles over at Strength Running are in-depth, detailed, thorough, well written and most importantly will help you become a better runner. Without…
On August 14th, I eagerly awoke to try and run my first sub-20 minute 5k in Vibram Five Fingers. A few hours later, I left in disappointment. THOSE Runs I am not sure if it was a tight back, a poor diet the day prior, or just being plain not prepared, but this 5k was…
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