Running Injuries and Conditions
Running is one of the most popular and accessible forms of exercise. It improves cardiovascular health, builds strength and endurance, and relieves mental stress.
But it also puts stress on your knees, feet, and ankles. Poor form or training can cause injury. Proper warm-ups, strength work, cross-training, and attention to body mechanics reduce risk and improve performance. There’s no single “perfect” form, but small adjustments can help you move better and limit strain.
On this page, find guidance on running performance, injury prevention, and recovery from HSS experts. HSS is the Official Hospital of the TCS New York City Marathon and New York Road Runners. Our sports medicine specialists and physical therapists help elite, amateur, and recreational runners recover from injury and reach their goals.
HSS Marathon Race Events Calendar
October 30-November 1 – TCS NYC Marathon Expo 2025
- Javits Convention Center
429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Thursday, October 30
- HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
10:00am–8:00pm - HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
3:00–3:30pm:
Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist
Friday, October 31
- HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
10:00am–8:00pm - HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
3:00–3:30pm:
Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist
Saturday, November 1
- HSS Move Better Lab @ Marathon Expo
9:00am–5:00pm - HSS Expert @ Marathon Expo Speaker Series
3:00–3:30pm:
Mohammad Saad, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Sunday, November 2: Marathon Day – TCS NYC Marathon 2025
Monday, November 3
- Marathon Monday Runner Recovery Zone
8:00am–4:10pm
Location: West 67th Street & Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
Register here
HSS will have staff on site providing foam rollers, mats, theraguns, and normatec boots by reservation. Walk-ins will be permitted based on availability.
Running Mechanics Analysis
Take a deep dive into your running form by learning more about how strength, stability and mobility play a major role in your gait as well as how to improve performance and reduce your risk of injury.
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Full Metabolic Profile
Take a deep dive into your running potential by learning more about your VO2 max, lactate threshold, running efficiency, and personalized training zones.
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Running Basic Package
Combine the power of testing and take your running to the next level with a Running Mechanics Analysis & Full Metabolic Profile.
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In the news: Running injuries and conditions
- HSS and New York Road Runners Hold First Annual Runner Health Symposium
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- A Complete Guide to Running Form Drills for Better Performance
- 4 Easy Ways to Spot Muscle Imbalances Before They Sideline You
- Is Your Average Heart Rate Too High When You’re Running?
- The Secret to Better Running? Walking
- Is it better to run faster or longer? Experts reveal which has more health benefits
- Does running destroy your knees? Doctor debunks exercise myths
- 6 Surprising Benefits of Running Every Day, Plus What to Know Before You Try It
- Taking a Break from Running Can Make You Come Back Faster and Fitter
- Power Through the Off-Season by Strength Training 3 Days a Week
- Hospital for Special Surgery helps TCS NYC Marathon runner compete despite major hip problems
- HSS Keeps Peloton Trainer On The Tread And Beyond
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- Stephen Ranellone
- Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery- Nnaemeka Echebiri, MD
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- Does Running Make You Shorter?
- 7 Strategies for Managing Chest Pain During Running
- This Test Might Be the Best Way to Track Fitness and Longevity
- Dr. Jordan Metzl Seeks To Unlock Fitness Motivation For Athletes Worldwide
- Want to run a fall marathon? It’s time to pick a training plan for your goals.
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- 7 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis—Ranked
- Your resting heart rate is a key sign of fitness and longevity. Improve it with 2 types of workouts
- 8 Fitness Myths That Drive Experts Crazy
- The 4 Most Common Turkey Trot Injuries Doctors See Every Year
- Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health? They’re both beneficial physically and mentally, but there’s a clear winner
- Former tennis player uses a holistic training approach to conquer the TCS NYC Marathon
- HSS Training Tips: Get the Most from your Marathon Training Preps
- What it means to 'engage your core' and how that plays into your running
- 10 Ways To Help Sore Muscles When You're Training For A Marathon Or Other Tough Fitness Feat
- 15 Reasons Your Heart Rate is High on Easy Runs
- Is It Actually Possible To Improve Your Running Form?
- Everything To Know About Running on Sand (Including Why It Feels So Much Harder)
- What’s the 12-3-30 Workout All About?
- What is a Slant Board and How Can It Better Your Running?
- 10 Expert Tips for Running with Asthma
- Dr. Todd McGrath - Running Back-to-Back Marathons: Keeping Runners Running
- Marathon Running Does Not Increase Arthritis Risk: Survey
- You Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
- To Become a Faster Runner, You Need To Slow Down. Here’s Why—And How To Actually Do It
- How to Harness Data as a Motivational Tool, Not a Distraction