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I was reading this article the other day from the Sock Doc on stretching (an article with which I concur) when I realized how much some of my beliefs about running have changed over the years. It’s bound to happen in a 15-yr. period–new research emerges to change viewpoints and you are exposed to new and different ways of training. The important thing is not [...]
As you know, yesterday I was gushing about how I’ve left my heel striking days behind me. I get quite a few inquiries about why and how I went about this, so I thought I’d share. (Pull up a chair). Some background–I’ve been running for about 15 years, beginning as a triathlete. Like everyone else who started running around that time, I went to the [...]
Everywhere you look right now, you see year-end reviews. Who made the news? Who died? Who married/divorced? Who dominated the sports scene? You get the picture. All fun stuff, but I’d like to hear from you guys–my really awesome, fantastic, supportive crew of readers–about your year. So here’s the deal: I want you to answer the following questions about your 2011 year of running. Do [...]
Is discourage anyone from barefoot or minimalist running with my current foot situation. I know there are many naysayers out there who actually look to injuries in barefoot runners as proof that it is wrong. But even though my feet are messed up (in whatever capacity!) I stand by my belief that it is the right way to go. Here’s the deal–there is such as [...]
I am now a former orthotics wearer. It’s been almost four full weeks since I have had them in any shoes, and there’s no going back for me. I know people’s sentiments about orthotics can be strong one way or the other. Me? I’ve now been in both camps–pro- and anti-orthotics. I’m not a doctor and don’t play one on TV, but I thought I’d [...]
Very cool experience today. I headed down to Harborview Hospital’s running clinic in Baltimore, which is directed by Josh Billings, a PT and super-stud runner (sub-3:00 marathoner). And a heck of a nice guy. This clinic was the bomb! I gave Josh my long history of running, injuries, etc. He evaluated a million things, including my old running shoes/orthotics, my strengths, areas of tightness, you [...]
For those of us who wear shoes to run, finding the right pair can be a challenge sometimes. A new type of running shoe aims to fix that. Somnio has designed running shoes that can be custom-made to the runners’ needs. The company offered me a chance to try that approach and I want to share that experience with you. Getting a pair of Somnio’s [...]
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