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Don't Be Afraid to Return the Wrong Shoes 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Sometimes finding the running shoe that works for you takes some trial and error. It doesn't help when the shoe companies insist on changing the models. More often than not, the changes lead to better...
Personalize Your Post-Marathon Recovery 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Recovering from a marathon is as personalized as training for one. Some marathon programs advocate taking a week off from running after a marathon, or doing a "reverse taper" to build up your mileage ...
Muscle Pulls 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Pulled muscles are the most common sports injury, and are caused by a sudden over-stressing of the muscle. Runners frequently pull hamstring and groin muscles, but quadriceps, calf muscles and others ...
Use R.I.C.E. 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Many minor soft-tissue injuries, such as muscle pulls and sprains – respond well to a treatment regimen known as “R.I.C.E.” That's the acronym for “Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.” The first 24 – 4...
Race Day Throwaways 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A marathon is a long way to run, and if you have a cold and/or rainy race day, it helps to have an extra layer for the first mile or two until you warm up. Even in ideal weather, you can get chilly ...
New Shoes? Walk Before You Run 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Even new running shoes that fit will can be stiff at first. When you get a new pair, even if they are identical to your last pair, take the shoes for a walk the day before you wear them. Try to walk f...
Your Ounce of Injury Prevention 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
It is much easier to avoid injury than it is to recover from it. While all injuries can't be prevented, there are things you can do – beyond making sure you have running shoes that fit your feet and b...
Rule #2: Buy a Running Shoe Designed for You 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Understanding your feet will help you select the right shoe. Bio-mechanically, we're all a little different, but we all fall into three broad categories. • Overpronators. Pronation is the natural ten...
Rule #1: Be Sure Your Running Shoes Fit 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Of all the injury-prevention techniques available, the simplest – and one of the most effective – is making sure that your running shoes fit properly. Here are a few tips to help make sure your runnin...
More Evidence that Exercise Benefits Pregnant Women 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Good news for running moms-to-be: A new study from New Zealand showed that women who rode a stationary bike for 40 minutes up to 5 times a week had babies who were an average of 5 ounces lighter than ...
