What are these awful pains? The term “shin splints” refers to pains in the lower front legs, ranging from dull to sharply severe.  Duller pains typically manifest during the beginning of a run and fade away as the run proceeds.  Often times, these dull pains return in the morning after getting out of bed.  More … Read more →

Something happens for many runners between miles 9 and 10. It’s not that mile 10 is some magic number where suddenly your needs for a run change, but it seems to be the point where many runners notice it. This may be partly due to the fact that most training schedules ramp you up at … Read more →