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Your Knees Aren’t The Problem. Here’s What Most Coaches Miss.
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Most knee pain in runners isn’t a knee problem at all. It’s weak hips, overloaded tendons, sloppy mechanics, and shoes that died months ago. This deep dive breaks down what’s really behind knee pain, what most coaches miss, and how runners can rebuild strength, fix patellar tendinopathy, and run pain free with smart, intentional training.
Why Progress Feels Fast at First — And Why It Eventually Slows Down
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Discover why progress in running and strength training feels fast at first and slower later. Learn how training adaptations, recovery needs, and aerobic development shape long-term performance, and get strategies to keep improving with smart, intentional programming.