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Running Health

Stay healthy, run more — injury prevention, strength and recovery

Knee pain when running: causes and fixes that work

May 25, 2026May 16, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner gripping painful knee on trail, grimacing mid-stride

Knee pain stopping your runs? Here are the most common causes — runner’s knee, IT band, patellar tendinopathy — and what to actually do about each one.

Categories Injury Prevention, Running Health

Tempo runs explained for recreational runners

May 25, 2026May 14, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner maintaining steady pace on open road, focused expression, mid-stride

Tempo runs build race-day fitness faster than easy miles alone. Here’s what pace to run, how long, and how to fit them into a busy week without burning out.

Categories Nutrition for Runners, Running Health

Running after having a baby: how to return safely

May 25, 2026May 13, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Mother jogging outdoors with baby stroller on a sunny park path

Returning to running after birth takes longer than most expect. Here’s a realistic, week-by-week guide to getting back safely — without wrecking your recovery.

Categories Running Health

How to breathe properly while running (and why it matters)

May 25, 2026May 13, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner inhaling deeply mid-stride on a sunny trail, chest expanded, relaxed form

Struggling to catch your breath on runs? Here’s how to breathe properly while running — nose vs mouth, rhythm, and what to do when you’re gasping.

Categories Nutrition for Runners, Running Health

Plantar fasciitis running: can you still train?

May 25, 2026May 12, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner stretching foot to relieve plantar fasciitis pain on track

Got plantar fasciitis but don’t want to stop running? Here’s how to manage it, modify your training, and know when to rest.

Categories Injury Prevention, Running Health

Running with IT Band Syndrome: what actually helps

May 25, 2026May 11, 2026 by Claire Matthews
Running with IT Band Syndrome: What Actually Helps

Diagnose IT band pain, avoid running traps, and get back to training. Evidence-based fixes that runners use.

Categories Running Health, Injury Prevention

Achilles tendinopathy: can you keep running?

May 25, 2026May 11, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
Runner gripping painful Achilles tendon during outdoor training session

Achilles tendinopathy doesn’t always mean stopping. Here’s how to tell if you can keep running, what to modify, and when to actually rest.

Categories Injury Prevention, Running Health

How to Prevent Shin Splints When Increasing Mileage

May 25, 2026May 10, 2026 by Aisha Rahman
How to Prevent Shin Splints When Increasing Mileage

Prevent shin splints during training with proven strategies: gradual progression, strength work, and smart running form. Build safely.

Categories Injury Prevention, Running Health

How to Improve Running Cadence: Practical Drills

May 25, 2026May 9, 2026 by Tom Briggs
How to Improve Running Cadence: Practical Drills

Cadence drills, metronome training, and form fixes to run faster with less impact. Increase steps per minute safely.

Categories Strength & Cross-Training, Running Health, Training Plans

How to Get Back Into Running After a Long Break

May 25, 2026May 9, 2026 by Claire Matthews
How to Get Back Into Running After a Long Break

Return to running safely after weeks or months off. The 8-week rebuild plan that actually works.

Categories Injury Prevention, Running Health
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