Like any workplace, at Runner’s World, ailments tend to be contagious. But ours go beyond routine epidemics of coughs and colds in flu season: here, overuse injuries—irritated IT bands, tweaked ...

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A leg massage can relieve sore, tired muscles. The benefits vary depending on how much pressure you apply. Using light pressure can be more relaxing. Strong pressure reduces tension and pain in your ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 50-year-old man who enjoys running. I have completed several half-marathons and began training for longer distances. A few months ago, I tore my calf muscle. I went to ...

Standing for hours on a concrete workfloor or jogging for miles on a rough trail can take its toll on a person’s knees, calves, ankles, and feet. Being able to experience a soothing leg massage goes a ...

Calves are one of the most ignored muscles in training, yet they’re responsible for almost every step, jump, and sprint you ...

Your legs and feet do a lot for you day in and day out, and that can add up some serious soreness. Whether you work on your feet, have an active lifestyle or just tend to get aches and pains down ...

Stretching is an essential part of almost every workout — especially running. Even going on a short jog works your muscles, and many doctors recommend stretching both before and after exercise.