Her Active Life

Among those who call themselves runners, there seems to be a shared sense of community and understanding. We smile knowingly at tales of windy 20-milers or sunrise jogs on the water. We compare black toenails and favorite Clif Gel flavors. And, unfortunately,…

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There’s nothing like foot pain to make you crazy. That’s what an expert at Mayo Clinic says he hears from patients who have a condition called plantar fasciitis [fashee-EYE-tis]. It’s very common and can make walking across the room a miserable…

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If you have recently suffered an injury to your leg, then knee rehab exercise is going to be extremely important for helping you to heal and enjoy physical activity again.

It’s a good idea to start by talking to…

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Alexandra Haller - who has battled a relentless case of tendonitis that halted her half-marathon plans - shares some useful tips on what to say and what NOT to say to your injured friend/daughter/sister/mother/grandmoter/girlfriend.  In case you missed it, be sure to check out Alexandra’s

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Chances are that at some point in your running career you will become injured. If you’re lucky - meaning you have an efficient runner’s gait and you train smart - you may avoid more debilitating injuries. Life would be great if we could…

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