Member May 2026: Updates in Running Medicine Literature-Session Recording

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The video features an APMR “Member May” running medicine session led by Dr. Reiser, introducing four resident speakers who presented recent topics relevant to runners.  <br /><br />First, Dr. Andrew Nowick discussed photoprotection for runners. He explained that skin cancer is common and largely preventable, yet runners are at elevated risk because of prolonged outdoor exposure, especially in endurance and ultra-running. He reviewed studies showing poor sunscreen and sun-protective behavior among athletes, noted that women generally use more protection than men, and highlighted that race organizations are beginning to adopt sun-safety policies. He recommended practical prevention strategies such as hats, UV sunglasses, UPF clothing, sunscreen, and avoiding peak UV hours when possible.  <br /><br />Second, Dr. Jake Goforth presented a community-based educational program for high school cross-country athletes called the Runner’s Edge. The event addressed nutrition, footwear, exercise, rest, stress management, and bone health. Early pilot data suggested improved athlete knowledge, especially among those with prior injury, and participants found nutrition and recovery information most useful. The team plans to expand and refine the program annually.  <br /><br />Third, Dr. Riley Barnes discussed exertional leg pain with a focus on popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. He reviewed the differential diagnosis for exertional lower-leg pain and emphasized that PAES may be underrecognized in runners. His group is designing an ultrasound-based study to better understand who develops symptomatic disease and how to improve diagnosis.  <br /><br />Finally, Dr. Abigail Badeau covered “super shoes” or carbon-plated shoes. She reviewed their history, how the foam and plate improve running economy, and why runners should transition to them gradually. She also warned about possible navicular bone stress injuries and noted that these shoes wear out faster than traditional trainers.

Keywords

APMR

Member May

running medicine

photoprotection

Runner's Edge

exertional leg pain

popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

super shoes

carbon-plated shoes

skin cancer prevention

bone stress injuries