Alison Staples

Alison is a Physical Therapist Assistant, specializing in neurophysiology. Picking up running after she turned 30, Alison is an RRCA certified long distance run coach, and coaches for Charm City Run and Team in Training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. When she's not running, she can be found at Trader Joe's, hanging out by the free coffee. 

Latest Posts by Alison Staples
Creativity Runs Deep: More Than Movement
Common Thread, Community, Creativity Runs Deep, Editor's Picks, India Cook, Shiara Robinson, Alison Staples, founders, Na'Tasha Jones
Creativity Runs Deep: More Than Movement
Common Thread, Community, Creativity Runs Deep, Editor's Picks, India Cook, Shiara Robinson, Alison Staples, founders, Na'Tasha Jones

Black women literally move everything. Whether it’s moving their feet or moving The Culture, our commitment to our communities and our crafts is creating a new generation of leaders. You should meet them.

Common Thread, Community, Creativity Runs Deep, Editor's Picks, India Cook, Shiara Robinson, Alison Staples, founders, Na'Tasha Jones
Piriformis Syndrome: When Running is a Real Pain in the Butt
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Piriformis Syndrome: When Running is a Real Pain in the Butt
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Piriformis syndrome is a special concern for active women, who are six times more likely than men to experience this “pain in the butt”. Learn more about this pain and how to manage it from Alison Staples, RCAA-certified long distance run coach and physical therapist assistant.

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Runner’s Knee: What It Is and How to Fix It
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Runner’s Knee: What It Is and How to Fix It
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Learn about Runner’s Knee, a common running-related injury, and how to recover from it.

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