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Fix IT band syndrome
DLake & Friends, Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills

Most Runners Make This IT Band Mistake—And It Makes It Worse

You’ve put in the work. Your aerobic base is solid, you’re crushing hill sprints, and that race distance is starting to feel within reach. Then it hits: a nagging, weird ache on the outside of your knee that sometimes creeps […]

how to fix runner’s knee
Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

The #1 Mistake New Runners Make With Knee Pain

You did it. You finished Couch to 5K. Maybe even a half or full marathon. You’re finally calling yourself a runner. And then, out of nowhere, your knee starts yelling at you. Stairs hurt. Sitting hurts. Running feels like someone’s […]

DLake & Friends, Podcast, Start Here, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills

The 5 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Runners

If your running sucks, it might be because you’re weak AF… just kidding, not really. Look, we all want to be better runners. To run faster for longer and feel like we’re cruising while everyone is huddled over a trash […]

DLake & Friends, Podcast

What happens to runners when they strength train for life? Toolkit

Strength training like most things in life is super confusing and nuanced. Information is everywhere and with so many options and variations depending on each person. It’s no wonder why us runners tend to get overwhelmed. In this article, we […]

DLake & Friends, Podcast

How To Avoid and Fix Common Running Injuries – Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome and Achilles Tendinitis

Picture this – you’re a runner and you got hurt. You’re searching the internet for quick hacks and fixes so you can keep running but you just get more confused and don’t know who to trust. In this article, we’ll […]

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