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Running Injury Recovery

Dealing with a running injury can be a frustrating experience, but a proper recovery is critical. Get advice on how to make sure you're up and running again soon.
How to Handle Blisters When Running
Even with your best blister prevention efforts, sometimes you can't avoid getting painful blisters during a long run. Here's what to do if you start to feel a blister forming:
How To Get Rid of Side Stitches
Side stitches can be a painful and annoying problem for runners, especially beginners. Learn how to prevent and get rid of them.
Should I Use Ice or Heat on My Running Injury?
Applying ice or heat can provide relief when you're dealing with a running injury. For different types of injuries, though, you should use these treatments at different times. Here's a guide to when to use hot or cold therapy.
How to Make an Ice Pack
Ice can help reduce pain and swelling in running injuries. Here's how to make an ice pack at home using just a few items.
What If I Have to Take a Break from Running?
Sometimes an illness, an injury, or a hectic schedule prevents us from sticking to our running schedule. Here's how you can handle a break in your training.
Survive the Injury Recovery Process
Learn how to physically and mentally get through the rest and recovery process after a running injury.
The Emotional Side of Running Injuries
Dealing with the physical pain of the injury is often not as difficult as coping with the frustration of having to put your running plans on hold. If you're sidelined with a running injury, here are some tips for helping you cope with the psychological strain of not being able to run.
Video: How to Ice a Running Injury
Icing can help prevent swelling and speed recovery time, so kick your feet up and put your injury on the rocks. See how to ice your running injury the right way.
Running Injury Prevention and Recovery Tools
Common sense is one of the keys to injury prevention and recovery, but sometimes you may need help from some key tools. Try some of these products to assist you in your running injury prevention and recovery efforts.
Marathon Recovery Tips
You did it! Whether you just ran your first or tenth marathon, you made it through 26.2 miles -- and you have the sore and fatigued muscles to prove it. Here's some advice to get you through the next week.
How To Take a Post-Run Ice Bath
For recovery after a long run or a tough workout, nothing beats an ice bath. Soaking in a tub filled with water and ice will help reduce inflammation of tissues and joints, relieve soreness, and speed up your recovery. Here's how to do it.
Cross-Training for Runners
Whether you're a beginner runner or an experienced marathoner, you can benefit from cross-training. Here's why runners should cross-train and what types of sports they should try.
How Can I Avoid and Treat Muscle Cramps?
Muscle cramps are often the result of dehydration, so it's important that you make sure you're hydrating properly before, during, and after your runs. Get more information on how to prevent and treat muscle cramps.
When Should I Run Through Pain?
It's very common for runners to experience some aches and pains, especially if you're training for a long-distance event. Learn how to know when you can continue running and when you should stop.
Self-Treat Running Injuries
Most runners have to deal with some aches and pains during training. Find out how you can initially self-treat your injury.
Should I Soak in Hot or Cold Water for the Best Post-run Recovery?
Is it better for runners to soak in hot or cold water for post-run muscle recovery? Get the answer here.
Coping with a Sports Injury
Coping with an athletic injury is not an easy thing to do, but dealing gracefully with setbacks can make you a more focused and resilient athlete.
Benefits of Sports Massage
Learn more about the possible performance enhancing effects of sports massage.
How to Give a Foot Massage
Runners need to take care of their feet. Get step-by-step directions on how to give yourself a great foot massage.
How To Treat a Sunburn
Follow these steps to avoid getting a sunburn.
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