2017 Chicago Marathon | Race Report
Chicago was a first for me. Not only was it my first time running through the 29 neighborhoods, but also for another reason…. Since I started running nearly 10 years ago, I always had
Running Just Enough to Stay Injured
Runners are a unique breed. We’ll do anything and everything to stay running, often to a fault. Most of my patients come to me at the point of no return. They’ve completely run themselves
Run Steady, Strong, and Even – Avoid Bonking on Race Day
I remember thinking…. “It just feels so easy!” This is me many years back when I was trying to figure out this long distance running thing. I, like many runners, had difficulty pacing on
The Knee – Surgery Considerations for the Meniscus
When you watch the video above, please note that there’s a need for both surgical and conservative intervention. Some patients do require surgery, while others do not. The decision to operate can be simple,
Delaying the Healing Process for Running Injuries
Sleep… ahh time for rest and recovery. A time where you can get off your feet and let your body heal from training (and life). But what if that healing throughout the night is
Heal Your Heel
Your eye’s open with a few slow blinks. The blaring alarm cuts the silence as you give a quick stretch in bed and contemplate a few swipes of the snooze button. Begrudgingly, you push
Why Some Injuries Suck More Than Others
Some injuries are worse than others. While all injuries feel like “the worst thing ever” while you’re in the thick of it, there are a few things that make an injury exponentially worse. Sure,
How to Stop Kinesiotape from Falling Off
Over the past few years, the world of kinesiotape has slowly converted skeptics into believers one strip at a time. While we all know a runner or two who uses the tape liberally, at
2017: The Year of the PR
Can you feel that? It’s hope layered with optimism. New Year resolution fever is fresh and spreading. While most the population is looking for a disconnect between their backside and the sofa, runners are
Costly Training Plan Mistakes
In running, your training plan is everything. How you train determines if you toe the start line feeling fresh or flat. It’s the difference between hoping your body holds up through training (and your