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Tendons Love Load: 3 Things Runners Can Do to Keep Their Tendons Strong with Age
As runners, we spend a lot of time thinking about muscles, shoes, and pace. But if there’s one part of your body that quietly takes a...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
6 days ago3 min read
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What Your Running Form Looks Like When You’re Tired — and Why It Matters
Your form probably looks pretty solid in the first few miles of a long run or race. Posture tall, cadence sharp, footstrike clean. But...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jun 13 min read
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Are You Recovering Enough? How to Know When Your Body Is Ready to Train Again
Runners are great at pushing — we’ll show up, grind through workouts, and find another gear when it counts. But most of us are not great...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 233 min read
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Injury Highlight: Hip Flexor Strain
Hip flexor strains may occur in runners, especially if they have weak core or glute muscles or spend long hours sitting. You might feel...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 183 min read
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Understanding Training Load: How to Avoid Overtraining and Burnout
Training harder doesn’t always mean training smarter. If you’re chasing performance goals, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing more...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 113 min read
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Why Every Runner Should Be Running Hills
The Fast Bananas RUNsource 2024 photo by Alan Lam If you're looking to get stronger, faster, and more efficient — without stacking on a...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
May 44 min read
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Why Your Warm-Up Matters (and What Most Runners Get Wrong)
Let’s get one thing straight: warming up is not optional. But it’s also not just jogging slowly for five minutes or swinging your legs...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Apr 273 min read
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Injury Highlight: Hip Impingement in Runners
Hip pain can sneak up on runners after miles of pounding the pavement, especially when they’re pushing mileage or intensity. Sometimes,...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Apr 204 min read
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The Social Side of Running: It's Time to Find Your Tribe
Image taken at the Fast Bananas RUNsource Trail Race 2024 by Alan Lam Running might feel like a solo sport, but the truth is that some of...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Apr 133 min read
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The Science of Downhill Running: How to Train for it Without Destroying Your Quads
With the Boston Marathon just around the corner on April 21 , it’s time to talk about the hills — and more importantly, the downhills....

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Apr 63 min read
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Apps, Watches, or Nothing at All? How to Make Data Work for Your Running
Tech has completely changed the way we run. You no longer need to guess your pace or use a stopwatch and a paper map to figure out your...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Mar 305 min read
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How to Keep Running Strong During the Menopause Transition
Menopause isn’t the end of your running career—it’s the start of a new chapter. Your body is changing, but that doesn’t mean you have to...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Mar 234 min read
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Injury Highlight: Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most frustrating injuries a runner can face. That sharp heel pain when you first get out of bed or during...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Mar 93 min read
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Why Rotational Stability is a Game-Changer for Runners
Rotational stability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about running performance, but it’s one of the most...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Mar 23 min read
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Runners & Heart Health: The Signs You Can’t Ignore
Heart Health is just important for runners! Photo credit: Sarah Jane Foreman February is Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Feb 232 min read
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Injury Highlight: Ankle Sprains – Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them
Ankle sprains are injuries runners commonly struggle with, and let’s be real—most runners don’t stop running, even when they should. We...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Feb 162 min read
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An Ode to Running: 10 Reasons We Love It
Photo Credit: Sarah Foreman (for Fast Bananas RUNsource) This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating one of our greatest loves—running....

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Feb 93 min read
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Cold Plunge for Runners: Is It Worth the Chill?
You’ve probably seen athletes braving ice baths or dunking themselves into cold tubs after tough workouts and wondered— does cold...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jan 263 min read
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Make Your New Year Running Goals Stick: Strategies That Last
New Year’s resolutions are easy to set but can be hard to stick with—especially when it comes to life getting in the way. Motivation...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jan 192 min read
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How to Return to Running After an Extended Break
Whether it’s been a month, six months, or even years since your last run, returning to running can feel daunting. The key is to approach...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jan 123 min read
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