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How To
1 Stretch It: Iliotibial Band and Outer Thigh
Tips
2 How to Deal With 4 Common Running Issues
Running
3 Knee Health & Running: Roll Out Those IT Bands
Running
4 Last-Minute Tips to Get Ready For Race Day
Running
5 Running Tip: Do This For Better Form
Fitness
6 Don't Let Fashion Sabotage Your Training!
My ongoing battle with my IT band has taken a turn for the worse, except this time it's all my fault. Generally, I take care to make sure I'm not hurting myself or my progress; things like crossing my legs at work are a no-no, and I always watch my form, whether I'm running outside or indoors on a treadmill. But even after all of this vigilance, it only took one weekend to set me back a few Read more
A few years ago when I decided I wanted to take my recreational running to the next level, I promptly wound up with a very sore and angry IT band. During one of my first trips to the physical therapist, he stood in front of a treadmill and watched my running form. After about 30 seconds of running, he stopped the machine and said, "I know exactly what's wrong." Turns out, little breaks in form Read more
From itchy legs to charley horses, runners are prone to certain common problems. Whether you've experienced all or none of these issues, here's a quick refresher on how to deal with some of running's most common — and treatable — issues. Read more
I've been fighting with my IT band for some time, and it seems just when I think I've gotten it under control I'm hit with a twinge of pain that reminds me that my IT band still needs some TLC. One of my biggest fears is that I'll get a flare-up right before a race day, and since I'm gearing up to run San Francisco's notorious Bay to Breakers race this weekend, I've been taking some steps to Read more
Running can take its toll on your knees and having tight muscles and soft tissue around the very important knee joint can increase the toll we runners pay. That is why stretching is so very important. This stretch targets the iliotibial band (ITB), the thick band of fascia that runs down the outside of the thigh, and it is important because when the ITB gets tight it can pull the knee cap out Read more
Like most tots, my lil ones have a bit of an obsession with bandages — one slight scrape and they're begging me to fix it up. Some of that is probably the fun characters they get to place on the boo-boo, but I have a feeling more of it has to do with the attention they receive. Imagine how they would react if it was none other than Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, or Miss Piggy calming them down? Read more
Brian Austin Green led the way for a rumored-to-be-pregnant Megan Fox in Los Feliz yesterday. The pair grabbed a bite and stuck close upon exiting the restaurant and heading back to their car. Neither Brian nor Megan have confirmed reports of her possible pregnancy, but her publicist was quick to cut an interview short when Steve Jones brought up the subject of babies. Baby talk may be off Read more
The latest preview for The Watch is here, and while the first trailer for the suburban alien-fighting comedy gave us a good look at the bromance between Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill, Vince Vaughn, and Richard Ayoade, it was lacking in plot. Now we get a look at not only the characters, but also a little bit more of the story, and we even get a peek at one of the aliens. I mean, it's dead (kind of) but Read more
It's been a long trek, American Idol watchers. Months after the initial search began, we've finally made it to finals week. If I feel this exhausted, then I can't imagine how finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips feel, especially after the three performances they each had to rock before the last round of voting. As Jennifer Lopez noted tonight, our final two could not be more different. Read more
