INJURY PREVENTION
Anatomy of the Core
Learn about the muscles that stabilize your core and, in turn, your running. Read more
 
What Hurts?
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The Back-Up Plan The Back-Up Plan 
When you're injured, you may be down. But you don't have to be out. Here's how to stay fit—and sane—until you can run again.
Cold Call Cold Call 
Icing an injury can speed recovery—if you do it right.

All in the Hips All in the Hips 
Strengthening this joint could cure your foot, ankle, or knee pain.
A Dynamic Routine A Dynamic Routine 
Stretch safely—before you run.

IT Band Relief (Video) IT Band Relief (Video)
A short yoga routine performed twice a week can keep your knee pain-free.
The 10 Laws of Injury Prevention The 10 Laws of Injury Prevention 
Follow these time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads—and less in rehab.

Warm Up The Right Way (Video) Warm Up The Right Way (Video)
Feeling cold or tight? See a routine that's designed to get your body ready to run.
Flexible Routine Flexible Routine 
A 10-minute postrun yoga sequence that will improve your range of motion and prevent injury.

Trouble Spots Trouble Spots 
We're all prone to injuries, but which ones? Here's how to sidestep your aches and pains.
Strong Hips, Healthy Knees (Video) Strong Hips, Healthy Knees (Video)
This subtle but simple hip exercise will help you stay stable and injury-free.

Midrun Mishaps Midrun Mishaps 
Conquer common problems when they strike.
What Knees Need What Knees Need 
Exercises that'll keep this critical joint performing its best.

No More Sore Shins No More Sore Shins  
Steer clear of shinsplints as you ramp up your miles.
Preventing Foot Injuries Preventing Foot Injuries 
Are you steps away from injury? Ask your feet.

Tape Yourself: Shinsplints Tape Yourself: Shinsplints 
A popular athletic adhesive helps take the pressure off irritated shins.
Diagnose Your Injuries Diagnose Your Injuries 
Proper rehab is tricky when your injury is hard to pinpoint. Here's help.

"My Knee Aches" 
Follow this Q & A to figure out what's ailing your knees.
The Runner's Body The Runner's Body
Our Runner's Body tool has everything you need to know about injury prevention and treatment.

Build a Better Knee Build a Better Knee  
Key exercises to get (and stay) pain-free.



 

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