Of all of the injuries that can beset runners, the iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is by far one of the most common and frustrating. A typical scenario for ITBFS is in a relatively novice athlete who, just when they are really getting accustomed to training on...Read More
“In September I was hit by a car while running and suffered a broken neck, a tibial plateau fracture, and the fracture of both big toes. After multiple surgeries, months of immobility, PT, and a closed manipulation procedure, I was functional. However, I wanted to...Read More
Do you experience cramps in your shoulders when you run? The solution to your problem is 4 simple steps away: Step 1: Unclench those fists! Avoid running with tight fists. Let your hands relax. Pro-Tip: Imagine running with a potato chip between your fingertips....Read More
On a whim, our Client Experiences Coordinator signed up for the Olympic Length Oakland Triathlon. Almost completely deconditioned, she’s going to rely on the expertise of her coworkers at SOL and the guidance of the Oakland Triathlon Club’s 16 week training program to get to...Read More
“I don’t have much of a fitness background. I pretty much only rode bikes around the Berkeley and Oakland hills for exercise; and over the years that’s gotten more infrequent. Each season it takes more time to get to the point where going up...Read More
