• Stop Knee Pain AND Smelly Backpacks!

    Stop Knee Pain AND Smelly Backpacks!

    We love to have our kids involved in sports, to watch them play their games and compete.  Regardless of whether it is basketball, lacrosse, football, golf, or any other sport they enjoy, we appreciate that they are active and learning life lessons.  As with many things, there can be a downside to having active, sporty kids. If your little athletes are anything like mine,...
  • IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee?

    IT Band Syndrome and Runners Knee?

    You hear it all the time, "My IT Band is really tight. I have IT Band Syndrome." But what does that actually mean? Having a "syndrome" sounds somewhat ominous. How does it happen? Why does it make your knee hurt? And most importantly, what can you do to prevent or recover from it? First of all, is the Iliotibial band (IT Band) a tendon...
  • Why Your IT Band and a Foam Roller Don't Mix

    Why Your IT Band and a Foam Roller Don't Mix

    DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF FOAM ROLLING YOUR IT BAND by ALEISHA FETTERS Most exercisers roll out their IT band in an attempt to "relax a tight" IT band or otherwise deal with IT band syndrome. Typically diagnosed by pain felt on the outside of the knee, where the band attaches to bone. But here's the thing, when you roll out your IT band, you...
  • How to Dress for Running in the Rain

    How to Dress for Running in the Rain

    We're well into winter and instead of snow, many of us seem to be getting an abundance of rain! But unusual weather shouldn't stop you from achieving your running goals this season. Trust me, I would know about running in rain. Living in Seattle, I know a thing or two about running in rain. In fact, most of my runs seem to take place...
  • 3 Smoking Hot Tips for Your Next Summer Run

    3 Smoking Hot Tips for Your Next Summer Run

    As summer starts to heat up, hot runs are almost inevitable. But don't hide from the sun and humidity. Running through summer doesn't have to leave you feeling wilted and the heat doesn't necessarily need to keep you from running altogether. Sure, spring or fall wins for the best time of the year to get your runs in, but summer still has its benefits!...
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