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  • Group of runners running in a marathon
    Runners’ etiquette
    In the interest of promoting an enjoyable event running experience, we encourage good runners’ etiquette.
  • woman planking at indoor gym
    The importance of core
    A well-functioning core protects your spine, hips, knees and ankles. It creates a fluent and efficient movement.
  • young man icing knee
    Ice is your friend
    When pain and soreness occur, it should be taken care of immediately. Generally, the best way to treat pain is with ice.
  • Man rubbing neck and smiling
    How to stop negative thoughts when running
    Running long distances also has a big mental component that isn't taken into consideration when training.
  • group of women walking outdoors carrying weights
    Getting active
    With any activity, there are a few basic training principles that apply to all physical activities.
  • woman doing lunges outside
    Exercise strong with strong glutes
    Building the glutes will increase your power as you exercise.
  • woman doing squats by the lake
    Exercises to reduce knee soreness
    As you become more active than normal, your body may start to ache in different areas.
  • man outdoors with headphones in who is out of breath
    Coughing? wheezing? shortness of breath?
    Do you cough, wheeze or have shortness of breath while being active?
  • Person holding calf muscle
    Calf injuries
    Repetitive stress, increased demands and improper training techniques can all lead to injuries in the lower leg.
  • A man on a beach holding his hip.
    What is your hip really saying?
    Athletes sometimes develop pain in their hips during training. It can start on the top, inside or outside part of the hip. The specific location of the pain can help diagnose the problem.
  • A man holding his knee.
    IT Band Syndrome
    Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is a relatively common diagnosis for runners training for races of various distances.
  • A woman laying down and holding a tissue.
    Should I run when I'm sick?
    During the winter, many people get sick and wonder if running will prolong getting well.