The Runners Life

Coach Nick gives his insights on strides

School is back in session and so is cross country season. Youth and teen runners can avoid injury with these tips.

The dreaded IT band syndrome. You’ve heard about it - but what does it really mean, and how do you recover from it?

With great running comes great responsibility: avoiding injury. There’s nothing more disappointing for an avid runner than a rest-inducing injury – yet running injuries are extremely common.

Meniscal tears are an unfortunately common knee injury for runners. It can occur from overuse, or sudden injury.

Here in Portland, it seems like we go from summer to fall very quickly. The clouds descend, the rain starts, and suddenly it seems a lot easier to stay inside. With these tips, you can suit up and enjoy your next outdoor run all the way through May.

Read this guide to tackle your first half marathon in Portland with ease!

There are many lessons that can be learned from Olympic athletes, and these are three to consider as you watch this summer.

After an ACL reconstruction surgery, getting back to running is likely at the top of your priority list. However, it is very important to take it slow.

This blog will cover special considerations for moms, examples of exercise progression, and how to get back to running postpartum.

Oregon Running Clinic now offers Pilates instruction for runners!