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Tag: Foot

  • Running with Peroneal Tendonitis

    Do you think you have Peroneal Tendonitis? The two peroneal tendons(A tendon is a band if tissue that connects muscles to bone) in the foot run side-by-side behind the outer ankle bone. One peroneal tendon attaches to the outer part of the midfoot, while the other tendon runs under the foot and attaches near the…

  • Don’t make these mistakes while running

    As runners, we have all made mistakes at some point in our training. The mistakes have taught us a thing or two right? Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid so you remain injury free, and can PR at your next race! Running mistake 1.- Having improper upper body form. Some runners swing…

  • The side stitch!

    Us runners have come across a side stitch or two in our running life. I don’t know about you but it certainly is annoying and always appears at the worst time! It slows me down and brings down my speed!! UGH!   A side stitch, side cramp, stitch, whatever you want to call it, is an intense…

  • Are you running with pain in your heel? It could be Achilles Tendonitis.

    Besides your heel getting the name from the Greek Hero, Achilles, it also has a common injury for runners known as Achilles Tendonitis. It is a common condition that causes pain down the back of the leg near the heel. Besides being the largest tendon in the body, it connects your calf muscles to your heel…