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Update on Jumper’s (Downhill Runner’s) Knee
It’s been more than two decades since I explored what was known then about the condition “patellar tendinopathy” –...
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The longer the race, the stronger they get
Some ultramarathons are run on very strange courses: through blazing hot deserts, frozen land at the North Pole, on...
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Perspective – Revisited
Two events over the past couple of months got me thinking about an article I wrote for this series...
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Pedestrianism
The recently published book by Matthew Algeo describes a brief episode in sports history long forgotten. The full title...
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Nutrition for the Endurance Athlete
Endurance athletics is a great way to strengthen the body, but keep in mind it can actually make...
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Too Much Medicine
The current issue of the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy includes an interesting commentary on a topic...
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Don’t Become A Chimp
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees and gorillas. In some ways, however, we are very different. Humans are world-class endurance...
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A Cautionary Tale
More than 25 years ago, I offered a commentary on the subject of young children running long distances [TC...
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Fluids Before, During and After Exercise
Before Exercise As an athlete or a frequent exerciser it is essential that you begin your workout with your...
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How to undo a great workout
Let’s say you run three miles really hard, working up a sweat and feel exhausted. And, you know you...
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Runner’s Knee – The Latest
Runner’s Knee – technically known most commonly as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) – remains the most common ailment affecting...
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Fitbits Nation
The New York Times recently carried an article on the increasing popularity of step counters such as Fitbits. People...
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Regional Interdependence
I’m always amused when my (or any) profession comes out with a new term that essentially describes a concept...
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Running and Eating
True or false: The more you run, the more you eat. Answer: True sometimes and false other times. It...