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Expert Sports Medicine & Performance Care for Runners

Runners at every level rely on Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for world-class orthopedic care, injury prevention, and sports performance expertise. For 16 straight years, HSS has been ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.

We are proud to serve as the Official Hospital of New York Road Runners and the TCS New York City Marathon. Through this partnership, we help runners stay healthy, train confidently, and recover strong, whether they’re preparing for their first race or chasing a new personal best.

Below, explore our:

  • Running analysis and performance programs
  • Sports-focused doctors and physical therapists
  • Articles on common injuries, prevention and recovery

HSS: Official Hospital of New York Road Runners

HSS: Official Hospital of the TCS New York City Marathon

Running Analysis and Performance Programs

Find out in detail how to improve and strengthen your game.

Injury Prevention for Runners

Fitness

Gait Analysis for Runners: What to Expect and How It Can Help

How can a gait analysis help you be a better runner? Learn more from HSS running coach Kate Baird.

Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS

Injury Prevention

Five Tips for Preventing Runner's Knee

Protect yourself from knee injuries and pain with these tips from an orthopedic surgeon.

Robert G. Marx, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Fitness

Injury Prevention for First-Time Marathon Runners

Tackling your first marathon can be intimidating, but a little planning goes a long way. HSS sports medicine physician Kathryn McElheny shares some strategies to stay healthy while training for a big race.

Kathryn D. McElheny, MD

Primary Sports Medicine Physician

Fitness

A Guide to Post-Marathon Recovery

HSS exercise physiologist Pamela Geisel shares how to help your body bounce back after running 26.2.

Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA Run Coach

Fitness

How to Know If You’re Staying Hydrated While Running

Dehydration can be a serious issue for runners. HSS sports nutritionist Heidi Skolnik explains the signs of dehydration and shares tips for working fluids into daily and workout routines.

Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM

Nutritionist at The Women's Sports Medicine Center at HSS

Fitness

How to Get Into (or Back Into) Running

Exercise physiologist and certified running coach Pamela Geisel shares how to start off on the right foot to avoid injury and enjoy the journey.

Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA Run Coach

Common Running Injuries and Conditions

While running is a natural form of movement that offers clear health benefits, its repetitive, high-impact nature can lead to overuse and acute injuries in the knees, feet, and hips. Our physicians and rehabilitation specialists are experts in these conditions including: