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Most Common Marathon Training Injuries

Marathon season is accompanied by one constant question: “Is this normal?” 

Pain: no. Discomfort: yes. Losing your period: no. Taper anxiety: yes.

But what happens when “normal” gets confused for “common”? Red flags get dismissed, potentially dangerous behavior gets repeated (sometimes encouraged), and small problems get blown out of proportion. While the injuries listed below are common, that does not mean they should be ignored. If you recognize the warning signs, talk to a running specialist healthcare provider and/or come see us as soon as possible. 

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A Runner’s Guide to Training Sessions

Whether you’re new to the sport, or have been running for a number of years, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the various types of training that is out there. Long run, tempo run, VO2 max run, etc. What’s the difference, and when/how do I decide to utilize any of these sessions in my training regimen? Well this blog will act as a guide for you.

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Running Injuries: What to Know

“XYZ just started hurting! It doesn’t make any sense! I didn’t go up in mileage this week or have any harder than usual workouts!”

Does this sound familiar?

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What is Therapeutic Alliance?

The relationship between a healthcare provider and a patient continues to become more and more overlooked in today’s healthcare system.

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Never Be Afraid to Do What’s Right

There are many lessons to learn from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is just one as it relates to my experience with our current healthcare system.

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Healthcare 2.0 Is Broken

Discover the reasons why our current U.S. healthcare system is failing its people.

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