Injury Prevention

We love running, but running every day without rest days can take a severe toll. Whether you have rest days scheduled or take them as needed, they're essential to keeping you injury-free.
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Whether you have just completed your first 5k or are training for your next marathon, race day recovery is essential to keep you from being sore or developing injuries.
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Numerous studies have shown that, contrary to what your sedentary friends may sometimes argue, running does not cause arthritis. New research shows, in fact, that running may actually help strengthen your joints against future wear and tear, says Jean-Francois Esculier, leader of research and development for The Running Clinic (headquartered near Montreal, Canada) and a medical professor at the University of British Columbia. 
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Regular physical activity is the best way to keep your body in shape and make sure you're staying in peak physical condition. Running is certainly no exception to this rule. However, chronic back pain is relatively common for people who run regularly. It is often caused by overexertion, improper form, or running on irregular pavements or without proper running shoes. 
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As a runner, you will want to remain in tip-top health throughout the year, which can support your physical performance. Yet, your lifestyle choices can adversely impact your physical and mental health, which can stop you from reaching your fitness goals.
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They tell us that keeping in shape is all about hard work, dedication, and sticking to a strict diet. This is only somewhat true, as indeed this will give you a fit and healthy body if you are persistent enough, though that is not the only way of doing it. A bit unconventional, but there are things you can do to stay in great shape that does not fit into the previous list of activities.
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Most people who start training decide to start on their own with a random program they have found from who knows where. The problem with this approach is that the program probably wasn’t designed for them. As a result, many end up failing because they either lost interest or became discouraged. This is one of the reasons why working with a professional trainer or coach is a better option, but there are many others. Let’s take a look at why you should consider hiring a coach instead of training on your own.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a relatively common sleep disorder that many people experience. Apart from affecting the quality of your nights’ rest, sleep apnea can potentially harm your health. While there are several medically recommended approaches to managing sleep apnea, exercising and running are also very effective ways to treat sleep apnea.
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People can only ever be happy when they are healthy. Amongst the most common issues that affect people’s well being and, in turn, their happiness, are joint and muscle pains. The aches that people feel in their muscles and joints can vary in severity depending on their main cause and on each person’s overall health conditions. Once you start feeling pain in your muscles or joints, it is important that you take quick action to try and get yourself treated and relieved from all the pain. Here are some interesting remedies that can help you get rid of the common joint and muscle ailments you may have been experiencing, once and for all.
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Sometimes, running is about winning a marathon or being fast. For some runners who run every week, it can become a little bit of a chore that their main goal is to make their runs more tolerable instead of faster. Their goal is to increase their fitness and passion for the sport, not just to finish first. While it’s not the hardest exercise out there, running can be a little difficult if you don’t take care of a few essential factors that go a long way. This includes following a healthy diet, waking up early, taking breaks, and most importantly, listening to your body.
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