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 ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I tore my calf muscle while running a few months ago and went to physical therapy for treatment. It seemed to heal well, but last weekend I tried running for the first time since the ...

Besides clocking a few miles here and there on the treadmill, the gym may not be the first place that comes to mind when you ...

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The calf muscles are essential for runners, they support your load and can boost both cadence and explosiveness. Strengthening them is a must, and according to physical therapist Jimmy Pipe, who ...

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 ...

Strong leg muscles are vital for success in running, whether your run of choice is a speedy road race or a 100-mile ultra marathon. It’s crucial to focus on strength building to prevent injury and ...

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.