They’re low-tech—but high reward. Read the full article for SELF.
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How 5 Elite Runners Use Yoga to Improve Their Performance
From steeplechasers to ultramarathoners, these athletes make time on the mat a priority. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
8 Practical Ways to Deal With Pee Problems on the Run
Whether you struggle with frequent porta-potty breaks or stress incontinence, you don’t have to live with it. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
8 Yoga Moves for Time-Crunched Runners
Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, these poses can improve your performance. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
The Runner’s World Show Episode 32: A Healthy Running Life
For runners, few things are worse than getting injured. Except—perhaps—when we can’t pinpoint the cause of the pain, and therefore, its treatment. This past spring, Runner’s World contributing editor Cindy Kuzma recorded an investigative mission of sorts into one runner’s battle with plantar fasciitis. Listen to the story here (segment starts at 29:37).
Physical Therapy Goes to The Dogs
A new Chicago-area clinic helps sidelined training partners get back out on the road. Read the full story (and watch video) for Runner’s World.
Six Things to Know Before Getting an MRI
The imaging technology is good for diagnosing sports injuries like stress fractures, but it’s not always conclusive and comes with its own risks. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Are Sacral Stress Fractures on the Rise?
Though the injury remains relatively rare, it has affected many elite athletes and can require two months or more off running. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
8 Ways Your Running Shoes Are Ruining Your Workout
Make these gear mistakes and your race time (and your toenails) may pay the price. Read the full article for Men’s Health.
FDA Warns of Tendon Damage Linked to Antibiotics
Runners can be vulnerable to injuries months—even years—after taking fluoroquinolones. Read the full article for Runner’s World.