Injuries and Prevention

Don’t ignore speed during marathon training if, like Dathan Ritzenhein, late-race hamstring cramps are your nemesis.

Don't stretch sore hamstrings. Here’s what you should do instead.

The "Couch Stretch" can reduce pains from your feet to your back, plus improve performance.

Choosing the best footwear for your Achilles requires balancing protection and strengthening.

Instability puts strain on your Achilles tendon. Train your body to support your stride from the feet up.

Improve your hip and glute strength to rid yourself of this annoying injury.

The big toe creates the majority of foot stability and is critical in push-off. Improve its activation, strength and mobility to run more effectively and avoid injury.

From plantar fasciitis to blisters, these are the top causes of foot pain for runners

Masters runner Pete feels your pain, and coach Magill gives sage advice on dealing with achilles injuries and treating recovered stress fractures.

Problems in the feet often stem from structures farther up the chain. Here's how to strengthen those structures.