Resources: For Runners and Triathletes
On this page you can find information specifically for runners and triathletes prepared by Dr. Metzl. (For information on specific injuries by body part, look here.)
Need information about something you can’t find here? Please drop us a line.
Bicycling
“Finding the perfect fit: Beware of nagging pain in the saddle,” Triathlete, September 2006. PDF
Illness
“Exercising With a Chronic Disease,” Triathlete, April 2010. PDF
“Help! I’m Sick on Race Week,” Triathlete, August 2012. PDF
“Listen up: Pay attention to your body (and doc) when cold and flu season strikes,” Triathlete, November 2006. PDF
Injury
For videos and articles about the treatment and prevention of specific injuries by body part, go here.
“Avoid Overuse Injury By Staying Within Your Limits,” Triathlete, June 2012. PDF
“Dealing With Injury: What Makes The Psyche of a Winner?” Triathlete, July 2005. PDF
“Do I Have Overtraining Syndrome?” Triathlete, October 2014. PDF
“Keep Running Strong with Dr. Jordan Metzl,” Vanity Fair, April 20, 2015. Article
“Nerve Compression Injuries: Too Much Pressure in the Wrong Places,” Triathlete 2008. PDF
“No Rest for the Injured,” Triathlete, July 2011. PDF
“Spring into Action,” Triathlete, March 2012. PDF
“Triathlete Doc, At Your Service,” Triathlete, February 2012. PDF
“When to Say When,” Triathlete, October 2010. PDF
Nutrition
“Getting Serious about Sodium,” Triathlete, July 2012. PDF
“Have You Thought about Your Sodium Lately?” Triathlete, November 2004. PDF
“Triathlete Doc, At Your Service,” Triathlete, February 2012. PDF
Overtraining
“Avoid Overuse Injury By Staying Within Your Limits,” Triathlete, June 2012. PDF
“Do I Have Overtraining Syndrome?” Triathlete, October 2014. PDF
“Spring into Action,” Triathlete, March 2012. PDF
“When to Say When,” Triathlete, October 2010. PDF
Triathlete Life
“All for One,” (The Metzl Brothers), Triathlete, December 2003. PDF
“Exploring the Life-Triathlon Balance,” Triathlete, December 2009. PDF
“Ironman Inside Out: The View from the Med Tent,” Triathlete, February 2007. PDF
“Kids and triathlon: Taking Care of our Next Generation,” Triathlete, June 2006. PDF
“Kona Ironman: The Ultimate Challenge,” diversion.com, January 2006. PDF
“Let’s Hear it for the First-Timers,” Triathlete, September, 2005. PDF
“Team triathlon: The often-overlooked benefits of our sport,” Triathlete, December 2006. PDF
“Triathlete Doc, At Your Service,” Triathlete, February 2012. PDF
Psychology
“Dealing With Injury: What Makes The Psyche of a Winner?” Triathlete, July 2005. PDF
“Find your happy place: Draw on experience to boost your confidence,” Triathlete, March 2006. PDF
“Pre-race anxiety: Does a case of nerves help or hinder your race-day performance?” Triathlete, February 2006. PDF
Race Day: Preparation & Recovery
“Help! I’m Sick on Race Week,” Triathlete, August 2012. PDF
“Nerve Compression Injuries: Too Much Pressure in the Wrong Places,” Triathlete 2008. PDF
“The Physiology of Triathlon,” Triathlete, August 2009. PDF
“Porto-Potty Power,” Triathlete, October 2008. PDF
“Post-Race Recovery: Common Questions, Sensible Answers.” PDF
“Pre-race anxiety: Does a case of nerves help or hinder your race-day performance?” Triathlete, February 2006. PDF
“When to Say When,” Triathlete, October 2010. PDF
Running
“Keep Running Strong with Dr. Jordan Metzl,” Vanity Fair, April 20, 2015. Article
“Proper Running Form,” rom Dr. Metzl’s Runner’s World “Inside the Doctor’s Office” video series, January 2015. Video
“Running in the Cold,” from Dr. Metzl’s Runner’s World “Inside the Doctor’s Office” video series, January 2015. Video
“The Season’s Most Promising Gear,” from the Wall Street Journal, April 17, 2015. Article