The Myth of Pain-Free Running: Embracing the Art of Injury Management

“The path of every runner is paved with ice packs, foam rollers, and the occasional limp.” – Unknown

The Myth of the Pain-Free Runner

Remember that magical time when you could run without anything hurting? Me neither.

The uncomfortable truth is that the phase in a runner's life when they can run completely carefree – without minor aches or concerning twinges – is vanishingly brief.

When you start running, something always hurts because your body is adapting. Years later, something always hurts beca...