hustle.run.thrive. blog — injury prevention
How Adjusting Your Running Form Can Improve Efficiency and Reduce Injuries
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Research shows that small adjustments to stride length and mechanics can make a big difference in impact forces, energy efficiency, and injury prevention.
Understanding the Difference Between Tibial Tendonitis and Shin Splints
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Two of the most common complaints I hear from athletes are shin pain and discomfort along the lower leg. These symptoms are often tied to either tibial tendonitis or shin splints, but the two conditions can be tricky to tell apart.
Easing Back into Strength Training Without Wrecking Your Runs
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If you’ve taken time off from strength training—whether it’s because of surgery, marathon recovery, or just life getting in the way—you’re not alone. Getting back into a routine can feel intimidating, especially if you’re worried about being too sore to run.
Why Running Form Starts at the Top of Your Head (Not Your Feet)
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Learn how proper running form starts at the top—head alignment, pelvic positioning, and core engagement—to reduce injuries like plantar fasciitis and improve efficiency.
How Chi Running Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Injury-Free
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Most runners have been taught that running is supposed to be hard. That you just need to grind it out, push through the pain, and accept soreness and injury as part of the process. That’s simply not true. Running can feel easier. It can be more sustainable. It can leave you feeling energized instead of drained.