Hip flexors are one of those things runners love to blame. Tight hips. Short strides. Low back pain. That nagging feeling that something just isn’t working right. And while hip flexors are rarely the only issue, they play a meaningful role in how we run and how problems can start to show up. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that help advance the leg during running. After your foot leaves the ground, they help bring the thigh forward so you can take your next step. They

You’re training smart, eating well, doing all the “right” things but your runs feel flat, your body feels heavy, and your motivation’s dipping. Sound familiar? This might not be a training problem. It might be a nervous system  problem. Runners are often hyper-aware of physical load, but we tend to overlook the mental and emotional load we’re carrying. The body doesn’t separate physical and psychological stress it all gets processed through the same system: your autonomic ne

If you’ve been running for a while, you probably already know that rest is important. You've read about it, talked about it, and maybe even told others to do it. But are you actually planning  your rest with intention or just hoping you get around to it when you're too tired to move? As we move into the new year, we want to challenge you to treat rest with the same respect you give your training. We get it. Runners love to run. We love to run. It’s easy to fill your calendar

Low energy availability (LEA) happens when you don’t eat enough to support both your training and your basic body functions. It’s not just about being hungry or tired, it’s about undereating relative to what your body needs , and it shows up in more ways than you think. And the truth is, most runners dealing with LEA aren’t doing it on purpose. Some are trying to “eat clean” or cut sugar. Others just don’t realize how much more food they need when they’re logging miles. But

If your hips feel tighter than usual when the temperature drops, you're not imagining it. That sluggish, stiff stride you feel at the start of a cold run is a real physiological response not  a personal problem or something to just stretch your way through. This is what happens: Joint fluid becomes more viscous  in colder temps, which means your joints don’t move as freely. Blood flow to your muscles decreases , making them feel slower, tighter, and less responsive. Your nerv

December is loud. It’s family, food, events, end-of-year work deadlines, and let’s not forget the pressure to “make the most of the...

If you’re a runner dealing with nagging low back pain, chances are someone’s told you it’s just “tight hamstrings.” Maybe you’ve been...

If the holidays have a way of derailing your running routine, you’re not alone. Schedules shift. Daylight disappears. The weather turns cold. Suddenly you’re traveling, navigating social events, or juggling family and work in ways that make sticking to a plan feel next to impossible. But you don’t need to start over in January . You just need a plan that fits into real life. One that doesn’t fall apart the moment things get busy. Why Consistency Feels So Hard This Time of Yea

If you’ve ever tried to buy a gift for a runner, you’ve probably thought, “Do they need shoes? Maybe a fancy GPS watch?” Let me save you...

(Because your body doesn’t care if you’re in a hotel room or on vacation) The holidays are wild. You're sleeping in someone else's guest...

Let’s talk about something runners hate to admit or acknowledge: you don’t have to earn  your rest, and you don’t have to push  to make...

Right now we are in the height of marathon season and sometimes for those runners that don't run a marathon, run fast or walk a little...

Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but every year I like to tell my story. To build awareness in our running community. I like to...

Photo credit: Alan Lam October is one of the best times of the year to be a runner. The air is crisp, the humidity finally chills out,...

Maybe you have a fall marathon planned or you are going to do a local 5k or 10k. Race week can be exciting and nerve wracking so let us help you get through it! Think of race week as a celebration, it is where all your training, planning, and consistency finally get to show off. And yet, this is also where many runners make avoidable mistakes, trying to cram in extra miles, changing routines, or obsessing over last-minute variables. So let’s get clear: the work is done . Your

It’s a scenario most runners know well: you add miles to your long run, switch from treadmill to pavement, or start pushing paces and...

Fatigue is part of running. If you’ve ever finished a long run with heavy legs or felt that lingering soreness after hill repeats, you...

When runners talk about performance or injury, the focus usually lands on the knees, hips, or even cadence. But there’s one small joint...

If you’ve been around competitive runners, you’ve probably heard about “doubles”—running twice a day. For elite athletes, double runs are...

If you’ve ever seen a dog bolting down a trail with ears flying, legs stretching, total bliss on four paws, it’s easy to think, this  is...