Injuries among runners are very common. Even younger runners experience them as often as professional ones. As with any sport, injuries and accomplishments come hand in hand. Learning to minimize injuries should be the first goal of new runners. The following are tips to be able to survive the tough world of running. Intensity All [...]
Barefoot running has become more and more popular lately. The past two years have seen this somewhat isolated activity take up to the mainstream. Big shoe companies heavily marketing their ironic barefoot shoes helped barefoot running gain a lot of traction. This article does not to discourage potential barefoot runners out there. But puts into [...]
Competitive runners often push their bodies to extremes that it cannot handle. Because of the unique requirements of running it is often the case of too much too soon even for those who have had six months to a year of experience. With this amount of pushing major injuries could occur. These are the type [...]
Running is a sport that requires practitioners to exercise great will power. From a neophyte’s first run all the way to competitive marathoners runners have to fight against discomfort, pain and mental exhaustion. Running is a very direct sport which presents two very easy options, to run or to stop. This article deals with answering [...]
A major paper made a shocking statement on the popularity of expensive shoes. The New York Times concluded that the price of shoes had nothing to do with their ability to protect a runner from injury. They go on as much as suggesting that you are better protected from injury with cheaper alternatives. They made [...]
Everyone has less and less time to spare in today’s competitive world. We often overextend our working hours sacrificing family, health and our mental well-being to just basically survive. This presents a dilemma to the runner who is serious about working hard and balancing their health and family life. This article suggests several points which [...]
The most important component in a runner’s arsenal is consistency. The ability to keep going on regardless of the circumstances one faces is the mark of a true runner. In this sport, more than any other, this ability often separates those who stick to the sport and those who drop out. It may seem like [...]
Shoes for running have never stopped being developed for the most comfortable fit for most people. The old canvass flat soles that we used to call running shoes cannot pass today’s standards for comfort and protection. This generation of runners has really been spoiled by the plush cushioning and soft insoles of most running shoes. [...]
Orthotics insoles as they are commonly called have gained popularity because of their “feet saving” capabilities. That’s what the ads claim about these running shoe insoles. Do they really work? Are they worth the cost? Should you go out and get yourself an Orthotic insole for running? Find out more by reading this article. Let [...]
People often ask what the most ideal running shoe is. A lot of them will get different replies from different people. A lot of people will swear with Nike, others are die-hard fans of Newton Running. This often confuses a newbie runner to what to buy. Worse is that when he finally decides which one [...]
