Runners, Do You Need Orthotics?
Unlike most sports, running requires only a few pieces of equipment. Well-fitting shoes, a shirt, shorts or leggings and proper nutrition pretty much complete the gear requirements for running. That...
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3 Things to Know to Prevent Chafing
If runners talk for long enough they will inevitably begin to share ‘horror’ stories, and it is more likely than not that one of them will involve chafing. This common issue involves the rubbing...
Tactics to Nail Proper Posture For Hill Running
Though running hills can be painful, they ultimately make you a better runner. Even if you are training for a race with a completely flat course — or a net downhill elevation profile — adding...
Essential Guide to Avoiding Running and Walking Injuries
Research suggests that anywhere from 20–80% of runners end up injured each year. This number is lower for walkers as a result of the reduced impact forces, but still, pavement pounders of every ilk...
7 Things Physical Therapists Want You to Know About Running Injuries
Running isn’t a sport that’s necessarily gentle on the body — and runners are pretty well-known for ignoring a nagging pain until it becomes a full-blown injury. Sports doctor Kelby Bethards is...