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The Achiness Of The Long Distance Runner

This is Strength in Numbers, a new column exploring the science of sports and athleticism. As this feature takes shape, I welcome your feedback, suggestions and news tips. Email me, leave suggestions in the comments section or tweet to me @CragCrest. Elite marathoners run through the pain Running can hurt. On Monday at the Boston […]

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Soccer Hamstring Injuries Are Up, But Preventing Them Is Complicated

This is Strength in Numbers, a new column exploring the science of sports and athleticism — including technology, sports nutrition, injury treatment and prevention, neuromuscular training, brain health, doping, recovery and more! As this feature takes shape, I welcome your feedback, suggestions and news tips. Email me, leave suggestions in the comments section or tweet […]

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Soccer Hamstring Injuries Are Up, But Preventing Them Is Complicated

This is Strength in Numbers, a new column exploring the science of sports and athleticism — including technology, sports nutrition, injury treatment and prevention, neuromuscular training, brain health, doping, recovery and more! As this feature takes shape, I welcome your feedback, suggestions and news tips. Email me, leave suggestions in the comments section or tweet […]

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