If running is your primary form of movement, strength training might feel optional or something you’ll “get to when you have time.” But according to the coaches and clinicians who work with runners every day, skipping strength work is one of the biggest mistakes runners make. Running is repetitive, high-impact, and demanding. Strength training helps your body tolerate that stress — and perform better because of it. To break down why strength training matters (and how to appr

I spend a lot of time thinking about how far or how fast I run, but rarely how I run. That changed when I visited Miles Ahead Physical Therapy and Performance for a gait analysis. Instead of guessing what might be causing the little aches or inefficiencies that show up in training, I finally got real insight into how my body actually moves and what I can do to make it move better. As someone with a long history of injuries, I was curious to see how my gait might be contribut

Fall in Boston means crisp mornings, colorful foliage, and some of the best running weather of the year. Whether you’re looking for a...

Boston has always been a runner’s city. From the historic Boston Marathon to the everyday joggers along the Charles, this city lives and breathes motion. And on Global Running Day - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - we’re celebrating one thing that makes Boston’s running scene so special: its run clubs.