Luckily, my toe pain subsided within three weeks, and I was able to start running again. But toe injuries and how long it takes to recover from them can vary significantly from one runner to the next. Doing too much too soon can disrupt or prolong the healing process. And the last thing you want to do is lose more time to a bum toe. So here’s what to know so you heal up quick. The term “toe sprain” typically refers to an injury to the soft tissues that surround a toe joint. The ligaments,...

Stress fractures fall under the broader category of “bone stress injury” (BSI), which refers to accumulated microdamage in the bone that leads to pain, structural fatigue, and the inability to bear weight. Bone stress injuries exist on a spectrum of severity and, through MRI imaging, are graded on a scale of one to four, Adam Tenforde, M.D., assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, tells Runner’s World. “Grade one is very early bone edema...

New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly Local Running Newsletter has everything you need to lace up! Subscribe today. It’s finally spring, and the good news is you can shed your gloves and thermal base layer for at least six months. The bad news? If you’re running with allergies, you might not be feeling great. Allergy season is in full effect, and what you’ve heard is true: it’s going to be rough for the over 25 percent of...