Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most important parts of training: staying injury-free.
Our latest podcast explores how we personally avoid injuries while training for big races—plus, we break down a fascinating study on the one exercise proven to lower your injury risk by 64%.
We’ve also pulled together some practical guides you can put into action right away, and of course, the top running news stories.
Here’s everything you need to train smarter and stay healthy:
🎙️ New podcast: How to avoid injuries while training for a goal race: We share a research-backed exercise shown to cut injury risk by 64%, along with our top tips for staying strong and healthy during training season.
🍑 Build power with glute bridges: A staple move for runners—discover how to activate your glutes and build strength.
🌱 What is the best surface to run on to avoid injury? We break down the pros and cons of trails, tracks, asphalt, and more.
🔥 The perfect warm-up for runners: My step-by-step routine: Our founder Thomas shares his personal warm-up routine to boost performance and reduce injury risk.
🚨 FDA warns Whoop over blood pressure tool, but the company isn’t backing down: The dispute may set a precedent for how far wellness wearables can go before crossing into medical device territory
👀 Can ultras (and even marathons) cause colon cancer? New data shows an alarming rate of precancerous growths among marathon and ultramarathon runners under 50.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
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🎙️ Training for a big race? The last thing you want is an injury derailing your hard work. 🏃♀️
In this episode, Alex, Michael, and Katelyn share their best tips for staying injury-free during training season—from smart mileage increases to strength moves that keep you resilient. 💪
Inspired by Amby Burfoot’s feature on a fascinating new study, we reveal the one signature move proven to cut runner injury risk by 64%—and why you MUST add it to your routine. 🔥
Not all miles are created equal! 🌍 Whether you’re pounding pavement, gliding on grass, or powering through trails, your running surface can affect your training 🏃♂️💥.
Here’s how to mix it up, stay healthy, and keep running strong. ✨
Whoop is openly defying the FDA after being warned to pull its new blood pressure tracking feature 🩸⌚.
The standoff raises questions about where to draw the line between wellness tech and medical devices—and the outcome could shape the future of digital health ⚖️.
🏃♂️💡 Could running too many marathons actually raise health risks?
A new study has endurance athletes asking tough questions after finding unusually high rates of precancerous colon growths in ultrarunners and multi-marathon finishers.
The findings are early—but they might change how we think about extreme training. 👀
Think warm-ups are a waste of time?🏃♀️❌ Many runners skip them—but science shows you’re missing out on better performance, smoother form, and fewer injuries.
In this guide, our founder Thomas shares his own personal warm-up routine 🔑🔥, along with expert-backed tips, so you can start every run feeling strong and ready. 💪✨
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