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Runners get hurt often. According to research, 50% of runners get injured annually. For comparison, the injury rate in CrossFit is 20%, and the public perception of that fitness method is dangerous.   It makes sense. It’s repetitive pounding, and the stress adds up over time, and the soft tissues break down.   Now these are not

Here are seven myths common in running communities that keep people from PRs and make people less resilient against injuries. You Shouldn’t Lift Heavy – If you are a runner and aren’t lifting heavy, you potentially are running 20-25% slower than you could be. Why? Running is a ground reaction force activity. That means you are

TLDL The RICE protocol is total BS and has no evidence supporting it Using ice to treat injuries is analogous to using leeches to cleanse the blood when you have an infection Icing slows down healing This article was originally published in the Washington Post If you’ve ever needed to recover from an athletic injury,

Do You Have Runner’s Knee? “Runner’s knee” refers to one of two common1 repetitive strain injuries of the knee, either iliotibial band syndrome (knee pain on the outside) or patellofemoral syndrome (knee pain on the front of the cap). Both conditions are common in runners, CrossFitters, triathletes, hikers, soccer players, and serious walkers. Unfortunately, they

Last week we wrote about how pain is a lagging indicator of injury. By the time you feel it’s too late. The article establishes how our bodies are meant to do millions of movement cycles without damage, BUT when we move with bad form, we burn through these cycles faster, which leads to injuries. So

2020 was a helluva a year. So it’s completely understandable that most of us let ourselves go during the holidays. That being said, the holidays are over, and it’s time to get right. That is why ASR is doing the 30 Day Holiday Recovery Challenge. The 30 Day Holiday Recovery Challenge is a chance to