Running Injuries 101

STLToday.com has a rundown on how to treat various running injuries. Among the injuries listed that I’ve had over the past 20 years: black toenail (current), plantar fasciitis (nasty), IT band syndrome (gotta stretch that band), shin splints, and Achilles tendinitis. I experienced most of these injuries when I was younger. Cross-training, weights, light stretching, tips from Oprah, and just being smart about mileage all have helped. I made that up about Oprah.