You’re fresh into a trail run and start to feel a twinge in your lower leg – is it shin splints, a tight calf, or something more? Lower leg injuries are common in trail runners, as off-road pounding ...

Shin splints are common among runners especially in January. Learn why they happen, how to prevent them, and the best ways to ...

Running pros share the top tactics for staving off shin splints and staying injury-free over the course of your training cycle. Here's what to know. Aside from the dreaded side stitch and ...

Barefoot activities can greatly improve balance and posture and prevent common injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, bursitis, and tendonitis in the Achilles tendon, ...

Running for the first time (or ever) requires a delicate progression to avoid typical overuse injuries such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, knee tendinitis and foot pain (plantar fasciitis).

I think we can all agree that running is a relatively low-risk sport. There are minimal hazards, no dangerous equipment, and no contact with other people or players to worry about – and yet, nearly ...

One minute you’re flying, smashing miles from your 5km training plan, 10km training plan or half marathon training plan, your feet pounding the pavements in effortless rhythm; the next, you’re doubled ...

Many common running injuries are related to overuse. Here are the top five runner complaints and some ways to handle them, provided by experts including Dr. Susan Joy, sports medicine specialist at ...

Injuries associated with running are common and can happen for many reasons, especially when you push yourself too hard. Common injuries include patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee), Achilles ...

If you love running, you know it can be a great way to burn calories, release feel-good endorphins, and get rid of some stress. There are few modes of exercise that truly allow you to zone out and let ...

Military .com Fitness is starting a new section where we reach out to various medical and science professionals to get advice on fitness, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, nutrition and many ...