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We teamed up with six fitness advocates in the community and found out how running has improved their lives.

Need some music inspiration while you hit the pavement? Look no further. 

Wondering how you should be stretching before a run? The more movement, the better. 

Read the label – sports and energy drinks may have more in them than you bargained for.

From training plans to learning how to properly foam roll, OrthoCarolina has your back as you prepare for your first or next race!

Foam rolling can help runners relax tight muscles and increase flexibility. These exercises target specific muscle groups for runners.

Training for an upcoming race? The training plan you use will vary runs and styles. Here’s why each are important for a successful outing.

Have questions about OrthoCarolina's 10K training plans? The author of the training talks about everything from cross-training and injuries, to how to fuel before a long run. 

Whether you're training for your first 10k or looking for that new personal record, our physical therapist authored training plans will help get you there.

An injury just days before he was slated to run the Boston Marathon didn’t keep a local anesthesiologist from his goals.

When NFL hopefuls go through drills in the NFL Combine, millions of dollars are on the line but these drills can help you, too, as you chart your athletic progress or as your PT decides if you're ready to get back to activity after an injury.

Occasionally poor runner’s etiquette can get in the way of having a good race day experience. Here are a few helpful tips whether you’ve never run a race before or are a seasoned competitor. 

It’s common to see runners and other athletes prepare for training by quickly touching their toes or stretching their quads. But how long should you really be holding a stretch?

The medical knowledge gleaned from the NFL Combine (which itself was started by physicians) will inform the draft. 

Running in the winter can be an exhilarating challenge. But it also presents unique challenges and can add a higher risk for injuries.

In seventh grade, she almost got cut from the basketball team, but Dr. Julie Woodside’s future held an NCAA basketball career where she learned the focus that propelled her into orthopedic surgery.

Life making it hard to get to the gym? Here's a list of resources that provide free workouts. 

Learn how a power-lifter has built his fitness back up after a total hip replacement. 

After OC Physical Therapist Assistant Mary Jean followed through on a year of Pilates classes, she looks back at the results she’s seen, including a 15-second reduction in her mile pace.

It’s no surprise that fitness is one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the top resolutions that isn’t fulfilled.

Many of us make healthy resolutions every year, stick to them for a while, and inevitably break them. Sound familiar?

To Mia, dancing The Nutcracker is an obligatory part of the holiday season. At 16 years old, she dances five days a week for 20 hours a week. She will do anything to stay on her toes and one day dance in New York. 

After this workout, Rudolph may have been happy that he didn't have to participate in those reindeer games! Physical therapist Sarah Dobroka has helped us get into the holiday spirit by putting together this calorie-sleighing workout.

Cold weather can make runners more prone to injuries as muscles tense up and can cause asthmatic flares.

While there may be no perfect way to run for everyone, we can all benefit from a few tips that can improve running efficiency.