• 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...
  • 5 Stretches to Prevent Knee Pain

    5 Stretches to Prevent Knee Pain

    You enjoy downhill skiing. You feel accomplished after high-mileage running. You have played some hard golf shots. You are practicing for your next powerful soccer kick. You love walking, jumping, and being active. If any of this is you, then regular stretches of the muscle groups surrounding your knee will prevent ligament and tendon injuries, such as tearing of the meniscus or chronic inflammation...
  • 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...
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