The Ilio-Tibial Band—commonly referred to as the ITB—is a thick band of fascia (connective tissue) running down the outer side of your thigh. It stretches from the hip to the knee, attaching at the lateral condyle of the tibia. Despite being nicknamed the “runner’s muscle,” the ITB is not a muscle. Instead, it is a long, fibrous structure that receives input from nearby muscles.
Barefoot Running: Where To Begin When you are looking at transitioning to a more barefoot style of running then I would suggested that it is best not to simply ditch your old running shoes and try and kick off barefoot running using exactly the same training routines and volumes you were performing wearing your traditional… Read More >
Why Should You Change Your Running Shoes Regularly? Running in worn out running shoes may increase your risk of suffering an injury. Components of a typical running shoe will wear out over time and not all parts of a shoe wear out evenly. This means that not only will the shoes cushioning qualities change over… Read More >
Treadmill Versus Road Running: Which Is Better? Answering the question regarding which is the best, treadmill versus road running is not really something that can be labeled as one being “better” than the other. Treadmill running and road running are clearly very similar, but at the same time differ in some significant ways, both having… Read More >