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How to Stop Running in Fear After an Injury
This comment came in from a member of a local running club, wanting to know how to find the confidence again to run after an injury: “I liked your recent blog post on knee injuries, and I’m doing what you suggested. I’m continuing to train, but a lack of confidence...
5 Steps to Get Back to Running After an Injury
“I hurt my ankle a month ago, and want to know how long it’ll take to get back to running. It’s frustrating to not know if it’s safe to run again.” This is a question we get asked often and let me first say, I get the frustration! When an injury hits you and you...
Friday Foodspiration: BLT Zoodle Salad
Who doesn’t love a BLT? Salty bacon, sweet tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. . . You won’t even miss the toasted Wonder bread with toasty pine nuts to top it off. I really enjoy this combination, but I have to say this pesto would be great on other things as well. Maybe...
Get Out Of Your Running Rut Today and Enjoy Your Run Tomorrow
Eventually, most runners fall into is something called a “running rut.” Has this ever happened to you? You start a running program for a few weeks, or even months, and feel great about it. You almost can’t imagine life without it! But then, all of a sudden you find...
Friday Foodspiration: Roasted Greek Vegetables
This is a great end of summer side dish to add to any meal. So easy, my 7 year old made it as part of her “I did it myself” meal. She learned oven safety, how to measure seasonings, and some veggie chopping skills. We served this side with grilled steak, but you...
5 Tips for Training in the Mid-South Heat and Humidity
August is a month of intense training for many runners preparing for a fall marathon or cross country season. Unfortunately, in the mid south, August also means high temperatures and unbearable humidity. You will be dripping with sweat before you get to the end of...
How Runners Can Stop Knee Pain From Wrecking Their Fitness
One of my favorite summer events in Shelby County is the Women Run/Walk Memphis Program. Sponsored by the Memphis Runner’s Track Club, this program not only trains but empowers women in a supportive community to start a fitness routine. As I encourage women to take...
Friday Foodspiration: Nut and Seed Clusters
When I crave something sweet, these nut and seed clusters are my go to snack. The Swerve and cinnamon add sweetness without sugar, but you could always substitute maple syrup or honey as well. The nuts and seeds provide healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals that make...
5 Ways to Beat Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps effect nearly all athletes at one time or another. They cause pain, frustration, and slowl you down. Runners are at the top of the list, since cramps usually occur in the muscles used most during a workout. In one study of Marathon runners, over 95%...
How to Fix the Calf Strain That Keeps Coming Back
Have you experienced nagging calf pain that just doesn’t go away. Maybe even after months of resting and stretching. You are not alone! We see this all the time with runners in our clinic. They come in, after being avid runners for years, then all of a sudden a...