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Swap Miles for Strength Workouts to Run Stronger Than Ever

Our strength training expert used moves like these to return to running.

By Matt Rudisill

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Runner’s Knee Doesn’t Have to Stop Your Training—Here’s How to Address It

Health & Injuries

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The Secret Solution to Knee Pain While Running

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5 Knee Exercises for Runners

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How to Treat Tight Quads from Running

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What Your Knee Pain Means—And What to Do About It

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The Guide to a Runner’s Foot Strike and Whether You Need to Correct It

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I’m Not Giving Up on Running After Breaking My Leg

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This Study Challenges the Golden 10 Percent Rule

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How to Avoid Injuries When Marathon Training

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Why Vitamin D Could Be Key to Your Run Performance

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What to Know About Patella Fractures

By Ashley Mateo

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Should You Wear a Knee Brace While Running?

By Emily Shiffer

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What Every Runner Should Know about Fascia

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Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Here Are the Facts

By The Runner's World Editors

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Should I Stop Running After a Joint Replacement?

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How to Prevent and Treat Achilles Pain

Runner's World Editors

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What’s Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

by Chris Hatler

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The Difference Between Flexibility and Mobility

By Daniel Frey D.P.T.

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5 Products for Knee Pain That Actually Work

by Markham Heid for Prevention

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Here’s How I Returned to Racing After Knee Replacement

by Roger Robinson

Knee Pain Relief

I Tried a $120 Product for Knee Pain Relief. Here’s What Happened

by Debra Utacia Krol

Runner's Legs

Knee Arthritis Has Doubled... And It’s Not Because of Running

by alex hutchinson

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7 Athletes Reveal How They Manage Chronic Knee Pain—and Still Stay Active

by Kara Wahlgren

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Why You Should Absolutely Skip This Common Knee Pain Treatment

by Christa Sgobba

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How Long Does a Meniscus Tear Take to Heal?

by William O. Roberts, MD

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4 Ways You are Wrecking Your Knees—and How to Save Them Instead

by Elizabeth Marglin

Runner's Knee

Can I Run on a Swollen Knee If It Doesn’t Hurt?

by William O. Roberts, MD

Runner's Legs

Here’s More Evidence That Running Doesn’t Ruin Your Knees

by alex hutchinson

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How to Modify a Lunge if You Have Knee Problems

by Jenny Hadfield

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6 Exercises That Keep Your Knees Healthy

by Dr. Jordan Metzl