Kim Davis 
THE MYTH: Heel striking is bad and always needs to be “fixed.” THE REALITY: We hear this daily at RunLab, and while Born to Run is an amazing book for a lot of reasons, it seems to have sparked a long obsession with changing one’s footstrike to something more “natural,” and it’s time to start … Read more
THE MYTH: Any time you sustain an injury or have pain in an area, the old acronym R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) will help the healing process and get you back in the game as quickly as possible. THE REALITY: R.I.C.E. is an antiquated methodology that often does more harm than good. All day long … Read more
THE MYTH: There is a “right” way to run and wearable tech can coach you to “better” form. THE REALITY: Wearable tech is great, but only if you know what to do with that mountain of data. Any type of data that claims to “coach” you into having better form is flawed in its approach. … Read more
Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Did you know they operate on a “Use it or Lose it” basis? Do you have a running-related injury or movement disorder like Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, etc.? Here is what you need to know about the benefits of FSA for physical therapy and physical therapy … Read more
Why is now the time identify asymmetries before they cause a running injury? Does one side of your body consistently hurt more than the other? You may be suffering from asymmetries that have gone undetected. Although asymmetries naturally develop over time due to varying strengths, limiters, injuries, and flexibility variances, it is important to address any … Read more
Ever wonder how to safely build endurance as a runner? If you have been following our blog series, you have been establishing adequate range of motion and mobility. Your balance and stability are now ninja-like…or at least ninja-in-training-like. Now, it’s time to focus on endurance so you can crush your next running goal and continue to improve your … Read more