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Running Tips: Breaking Through Injuries, Plateaus, and DIY Pitfalls

When it comes to running, starting is one thing. Staying healthy, avoiding plateaus, and actually hitting your goals? That’s a whole different game. That’s why we have some expert running tips for you.

If you’re a runner in Fort Collins, Colorado, whether you’re crushing trails at Horsetooth Reservoir or pounding the pavement along the Poudre River Trail, you’ve likely faced moments of doubt: 

“Do I need help with this pain?” 

“Am I doing enough to hit my goals?”

Too many runners delay seeking help, hoping the tightness will vanish or the plateau will magically resolve.
Spoiler alert: It usually doesn’t. In fact, waiting often turns small problems into big ones.

But knowing when to reach out for help can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.

In this post, we’ll cover:

When to seek professional help for running injuries.

How to know if your training has plateaued—and what to do about it.

Why DIY solutions often fall short.

Actionable steps to get back on track quickly.

So read on to find out how to go from pain or plateaus to progress!

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Stronger feet for stronger running.

Stronger Feet For Stronger Running

Stronger Feet for Stronger Running Many runners overlook the crucial role of the foot with respect to sustainable and successful running. I’d like to delve into the significance of strong feet for runners from a physical therapist’s perspective. Discover the benefits, common foot problems, and exercises to promote foot strength, and enhance your running performance.

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This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Regular Use of NSAIDS Isn’t Normal And Can Be Dangerous

This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.” This is big news due to the known dangers and side effects of NSAIDs that especially relate to endurance athletes’ health and safety. Why and how do endurance athletes use NSAIDs? Athletes use NSAIDs because endurance

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Weather and Training with Atmospheric Scientist Brad Wells

In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam talk to Brad Wells. He studied atmospheric science at CSU and works in meteorology. Naturally, they discussed all things weather so that you can best know what is coming your way and prepare. Also discussed, are the infamous inversions and how accurate our watches

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