I think we can all agree that generally the goal in racing is to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. To that end, the less sideways movement, the better. With crossover gait, you've got a bit of lateral motion in not only the feet, but also the entire center of mass. This is NOT GOOD!

The last time you had a running or training related injury - was it on one side or both sides of your body? Why is that, do you think?

Ever notice runners tend to get injured within a few months of consistent training? If you know the way your body adapts, perhaps you can make smarter training decisions.

Want to quickly assess your risk for a future running-related injury? What about efficiency? Every runner wants to run fast with less effort. Would you like to peal back the curtain and observe a possible energy leak?

Foam rolling (soft tissue work), stretching, and rest. These are examples typical treatments for common aches and pains runners tend to experience, but often times the cause of the injury is left unaddressed.

As part of my professional development I'm always assessing. To clarify, I take it upon myself to look at how people fill out their jeans. Honestly, I try not to be creepy about it, but it tells me a lot about the person.

Question: I was running well until December when I developed knee pain. I'm almost finished with rehab and can now run 2 miles pain free. I REALLY want to run Broad Street (I've done it many times before). Is your training program right for me and do you think I can get ready in time?

Sarah was fed up with running. Every 8 weeks it was something else. IT Band pain, Piriformis Syndrome, knee cap pain, shin splints... Each time she thought she was in the clear something else would pop up and derail her training program.

What inevitably happens is that you go out for a run and you feel great. You're attuned to your exertion level and maybe you're even aware of your personal heart rate training zones. You're doing everything by the book. Yet, you continue to break down with an injury every 8-12 weeks! What's up??

Consider the locomotion and movement patterns we use most often: Sitting, Rising from a chair (half squat), Walking, Running straight ahead. Then think about some of the common knee issues people face: IT Band Syndrome, Patellofemoral syndrome, (Exercise-induced knee pain in general). What's the link?

Coming off of injury? Try this basic, but sound “return to training” plan. I believe it was renown running coach Dr. Jack Daniels who first recommended this increasing mileage pattern and it has served many of my clients well in the past.

I was recently asked to choose 3 problems many runners face and to offer a solution to those issues.

Perhaps by continuing to train with devices wrapped around your knees you will get better on your own, but we both know that's not gonna happen. Training with braces, wraps, tape, etc is simply training in denial...