New runners tend to lean forward at the waist and pronate more as they tire, both of which could increase injury risk, according to research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.
The quest to run without getting tired is a common challenge among runners of all levels. Whether we simply want to go farther without feeling out of shape or we want to try our hand at a new race ...
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The run-walk method is often considered a training plan for beginners. But runners of all levels can benefit. By Danielle Friedman During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man ...
Easy running, by definition, should feel easy. But as any runner knows, those long, slow runs can sometimes be the most difficult of a training program—both mentally and physically. Some good news: ...
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If you’ve just started pounding the pavement, you probably had this thought cross your mind soon after lacing up: What does proper running form look like? Am I running “wrong”?! Since you probably ...
Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...