307. 3 Common Marathon Injuries: How to Treat Them Without Giving Up Running with Carolyn Coffin

What happens when your hamstring, IT band, or Achilles starts hurting in the middle of marathon training? Do you really need to stop running completely?

Not necessarily!

In Episode 307 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm sharing an insightful conversation I had with Carolyn Coffin from the Inspired Soles Podcast about 3 of the most common injuries that can derail marathon training and what you can actually do about them without automatically giving up running.

We take a deep dive into:

🏃🏻‍♀️ Proximal hamstring tendinopathy: Why stretching that nagging pain near your sit bone may actually make it worse and what to do instead

🦵🏼 IT band syndrome: Why foam rolling and stretching your IT band isn't fixing the root problem and how hip strength plays a role

🦶🏼 Achilles tendinopathy: How progressive tendon loading can help you rebuild strength and when it's appropriate to add more advanced exercises

We also talk about how to modify your training when something hurts, why "hero workouts" can get runners into trouble, the risks of changing shoes too quickly, and why a simple dynamic warm-up can be so valuable for staying healthy.

The big takeaway?

An injury doesn't always mean you need to completely stop running.

With smart load management, appropriate strength training, and the right modifications, many runners can continue moving forward while addressing the underlying problem.

Whether you're currently dealing with a hamstring, IT band, or Achilles pain or you simply want to prevent these common injuries from derailing your next marathon training cycle, this episode will give you practical strategies to help you keep running healthy and strong.