Kevin Cummings

I’m a poor communicator of nuance in the short form space (X, IG, etc) I’ll keep trying, but in the meantime I’ll be sharing thoughts and (hopefully) helpful info in the longer form on Substack:

Sunday stroll

@AdamStenman What are you looking for on the second X-ray that wouldn’t show up on the first?

Great table on RTP times for different BSI's. Treatment wise I have found something akin to what they recommend, but I don't have access to MRI without ortho referral (usually slow process). So for suspected low risk BSI's I just unload as little as possible for pain-free ambulation, train around the injury and re-assess in 2-4 weeks. For suspected high-risk BSI I get a plain X-ray asap but treat as high risk BSI with appropriate unloading strategy for 2-4 weeks then new X-ray to see if there's signs of bone injury. If not -> faster return and/or work differential diagnosis. If there is -> keep unloading for appropriate time, monitor pain response, and see if patient needs to see GP for ruling out any disorder or sports dietician to work on RED-s.

Can we retire the word "prehab"? Exercise before injury or for preventative purposes should just be a good resistance training program. At most, you could slightly gear it towards your sport or hobbies, but even that is not necessary. No need to make up a new word for it!

The inaugural Big Alta 100k took place this weekend and the course is one for the ages: Spectacular views of SF and the ocean Pure singletrack trails 13k of challenging vertical gain @daybreak_racing @runfreetrail @dylanbo really cooked with this one

And Big Alta 2026 is off 💥 Stoked to be out here with @SalomonRunning and can’t wait to run around all of @dylanbo’s favorite trails. It’s a beautiful weekend here in the Bay and the fun is just getting started!

@HybridElitePrep Not to mention that the ATG SS has poor scalability and minimal tension at said full ROM

The ATG split squat causes a lot of injuries. There is a better way to train the exercise for most people. Instead of trying to load full ROM – perform it as an isometric hold. You will increase mobility + tendon benefits over full repetitions while keeping damage risk low.

@NoLayingUp The TGL Files that get released in 2037 will expose this season as pre-scripted

They're not booing they're saying JUUUUUUPPPPP

@Bengal_DPT The "exercises for runners" section of IG reels have wreaked havoc on my sanity

Good friend is mid 30’s, in shape, never been hurt, works out 5x/week, has a fancy downtown gym membership. Recently had knee pain, went to see a physical therapist. Has a $100 copay. Every visit they passed him off to tech who watched him do tib raises. Never got better. Modern rehab is broken.

@Brady_H @COROSGlobal @strydrunning Did someone say ultramarathon? 😎

Day 1/Week 1 of project ultra secret marathon ~1 hour 40 minutes with a set of microintervals during the last 10 minutes (1x90”, 2x45”, 4x20” with equal rest) 📊 Data: @COROSGlobal 🔋 Power: @strydrunning

@Hybridathlete Call it a trail race

Well, race starts in 20 mins and there’s a decent amount of snow/slush on the course and several trees down that we’ll have to step/jump over so I don’t think I’m going out in 18:00 today. 😂 Should be fun tho.

Rehab / Physical Therapy does NOT mean you have to completely stop exercising or training! Learn more: youtu.be/fF_wN3nF8Zc

The internet will never stop telling you about the next thing you should be adding to your training. Your body has a fixed capacity at any given time. Every new input takes from the same recovery reserve. More good things ≠ better outcomes.

@NoLayingUp @TronCarterNLU Tron's meme hat to real hat ratio has to be nearing 1:1

Brian Rolapp has his first PLAYERS press conference tomorrow and @TronCarterNLU has one very important question at the top of his mind. If you missed us live, check out our PLAYERS preview show on YouTube and wherever you get your pods. open.spotify.com/episode/2Wsl4q…

@hjluks @CoffeeBlackMD I have treated more golfers for tennis elbow and more tennis players for golfers elbow…🤔

Tennis elbow. Stupid name. Everyone will get it. Injections make it worse and should be avoided. Painful tendons want load… so braces are bad ideas too. What does work … open.substack.com/pub/howardluks…

@KevinJohnMartin Bidwell Park in NorCal ! Just about 2 miles from my previous pictured posted

@thetrailpt Beautiful trail! Where is this at, Kevin?

Spring is springing

Western States, Sierre-Zinal, UTMB. Three races that mean a lot to me, and a full season built around more than just competition. Full episode now on YouTube : youtu.be/EXjH3nG8hJU

Hate to hear about another withdrawal from Hayden Hawks leading up to TGC. Such an exciting athlete to follow. Hoping to see him healthy at a big start line later in the year.

@Helios_Movement I am a guy who helps folks with rehab and I think stretching is largely useless

It's always the runners who dismiss stretching. Not the weight lifters, not the kick boxers, not the BJJ guys, not the soccer athletes, not the gymnasts, not the holistic bros, etc etc And of course, never the guys who have helped older folks with rehab.

@sharmanian @eLLiejG @HalKoerner @mjlaye Great cover shot, is that going up the west side of Broken Top?

20 years in the making! My book, "The Art of Ultrarunning" is up for pre-order. It includes race-tested insights and illustrative stories from legendary ultrarunners like Courtney Dauwalter, Mike Wardian, and Anton Krupicka. #embracetheSUC amazon.com/Art-Ultrarunni…