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Achilles Tendinopathy and Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy in Runners: My 5-Month Recovery and What Actually Helped
Achilles tendinopathy and tibialis posterior tendinopathy are two of the most common overuse injuries I see in runners. Over the past five months, I dealt with both myself, and the experience changed how I think about rehab, training load, and recovery timelines. If I’m being honest, I’ve dealt with on-and-off right Achilles pain for a few years now, and like many runners, I never fully addressed it. I’m my own worst patient. After a mostly successful training block leading i
Chris Herbs
10 minutes ago6 min read


Is Data Hurting Your Running?
Modern runners have access to more data than ever before. GPS watches, fitness scores, and social feeds promise smarter training, but for many runners, all this information is quietly doing the opposite. As a running-focused physical therapist and running coach in Boston, I see this pattern constantly: runners think they’re training effectively, yet feel stuck, burned out, or injured. Not because they lack discipline, but because technology is driving their decisions instead
Chris Herbs
Jan 195 min read


Welcome to the Miles Ahead Blog-Physical Therapy for Runners in Boston
If you’re here, you probably already know what Miles Ahead Physical Therapy and Performance is and how I work. I’ve spent years working as a running specialist physical therapist and as a running coach . I’ve also been injured myself, trained through setbacks, and chased big goals. The unfortunate reality is that most physical therapy clinics fail runners. In traditional physical therapy, runners are often underloaded, rushed back too quickly, and discharged before they’re
Chris Herbs
Jan 162 min read
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