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Running on Empty: What Runners Need to Know About Low Energy Availability
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

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Jan 42 min read


Injury Highlight: Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners
Achilles tendinopathy, one of the most common overuse injuries in runners, results from the gradual degeneration of the Achilles tendon...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Consistency is Key in Running: Why Smaller Steps Build Bigger Gains
Running six miles once a week is far more likely to lead to injury than running one or two miles several times a week. For runners,...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Dec 5, 20242 min read


How Coffee Impacts Running Recovery and Performance
Caffeine is a favorite among runners at Fast Bananas RUNsource. Many of us rely on it to jumpstart our days and fuel our workouts, but...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Is There Such Thing As Perfect Running Form?
If you’ve been running for years without pain, should you change your running form? It’s a common question for runners looking to...

Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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