Runners Blueprint

Whether you just took up running or have years of experience, you definitely have the goal of reaching your full running potential. I know so because I’m a runner too and that’s something we all have in common—we all want to push ourselves to the next level. Here’s the bad...

If you have ever felt pain in your butt while running then chances you have some degrees of piriformis syndrome. This condition is pretty common regardless of your training experience and background. In today’s post, I’ll be discussing some of the common causes of piriformis syndrome in runners, the right treatment...

Arguing against running doesn’t happen often. But there are days when skipping the interval workout or long run you have scheduled is a good idea. In today’s post, I’ll take a look at some of the conditions in which you shouldn’t go for a run. 1. You’re Feeling Sick “Am I too sick...

If you’re currently experiencing calf pain caused (supposedly) by running, then you came to the right place. Calf issues are a pretty common complaint about runners. But if you take good care of your calf muscles by keeping them limber and strong, you’ll not only cut the risk of injury but...

Plantar fasciitis is an injury that strikes fear in the heart of runners all ages and abilities. It plagues every one of all fitness and backgrounds levels, from the beginner to the elite. In fact, the condition is so common in the running community that it is often referred to...

When you think about the type of knee injuries often seen in runners, what comes to mind? Of course, there’s the infamous Runners Knee (patellofemoral syndrome), and the agonizing Iliotibial band syndrome. But what about the lesser-known, bust as a notorious and painful condition known as patellar tendonitis? Although it’s more common...

Ever since I became a runner, I ‘ve always been warned of the supposed dangers of running on hard surfaces, especially concrete and sidewalks. But if you’re a city dweller—just like most of us—a paved road, whether it’s concrete or the sidewalk might be the only two options you got...

If trudging through mud, crawling beneath barbed wire and hopping over fire is something you’d love to do, then obstacle course races are for you. Thes crazy events have been exploding in popularity over the last few years, and they’re not going away anytime soon. The sport has evolved from a...

Are you a runner suffering from bunions? Then you have come to the right place. For most people, the word bunion conjures up images of ugly feet deformities and long-term pain, especially within the running community where runners have to rely on their feet on every step. But it doesn’t have...

If you’re a runner, even for a relatively short time, you can easily recall a time when you’ve strained, twisted, or even sprained your ankle on the run. I’ve had my fair share of ankle sprains. They suck. That's why a few years ago I decided  to put an end...