The question of “can you run with plantar fasciitis” comes up all the time. The simple answer is yes! The more complicated answer would be yes, but you should listen to your body and realize that there are going to be painful challenges that will come with those runs. In this article we will define […]
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If you have been running for any length of time you have had that pain around the knee cap, some swelling and just overall discomfort in the knee area for no real reason. This means you didn’t twist it or do anything that would really cause the pain. If this has happened to you or
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Running is a very strenuous activity on the entire body. Running with flat feet is even more taxing on the body. That is why the right sneakers with the correct features helps reduce the impact running has on the entire body. That is why we have included the 5 best running shoes for those with
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What are flat feet and their impact on your running Flat feet, also known as fallen arches or pes planus, is a common condition where the arches of the feet are significantly lower or absent. This causes the entire sole of the foot to come into contact with the ground. This lack of arch support
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Being a vegetarian for the last 25 years I have always been conscious of my nutritional needs and have tried to maintain a pretty well balanced diet. I have always been aware of the nutrients I am lacking in my diet and have tried to find alternative sources of those nutrients so that I can
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This morning while I was logging another base run into the books as part of my base run training plan, I was thinking about the different types of runs there are in my training. We all know what they are and perform them but I wanted to do a deeper dive into all the different
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During my distance run this morning I began feeling bored with putting in mile after mile on the same route I have been for a couple years. I started thinking about other exercises and ways to train that aren’t just running. I wanted to not only give my legs some time to rest and recover
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No matter where the motivation or thought came from, many of us started with a simple thought “I’ve always wanted to run a marathon”. However, this realization is often followed by a sudden “Now where do I start?” Many of us stop there and let our self doubt take over. We often tell ourselves that
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Running is an excellent way to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, long-distance running can be strenuous on the body, particularly on the muscles. The wear and tear from constant pounding on the pavement lead to microtraumas and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Therefore, it is crucial for runners to pay attention to
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Long distance running is a demanding sport that tests both mental and physical strength. On my last run I began thinking, what foods aid in recovery after a long distance run and help you run faster? Then I realized a key aspect of success in this discipline is the ability to help your muscles recover
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