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Running Shoes: How Do You Choose The RIght One

Choosing the proper running shoes can make or break a runner's season.  Running in the wrong shoes can set you up for stress injuries, blisters, black toenails

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Does Compression Clothing Improve Recovery

Compression clothing has been all the rage for a while now.  As an active runner it is not uncommon for me to see wild colors cover the legs of many on the

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Does Running Cause Knee Arthritis?

Runners are always concerned about how long they will be able to continue running.  Runners can't imagine not running.  Running has long been a source

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The Brain or Your Body: Which is Holding You Back?

Your brain has a significant impact on the intensity of your exercise. We've all been there... it's hot out but we choose to run anyway.  We feel tired from

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How Much Should I Exercise ?

How much should  I exercise ? Many people want initiate an exercise program.  Whether it is to lose weight, or simply improve their overall health, "How Much

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Avoiding Running Injuries… Pace versus Intensity and Defining Your Goals

There has been a tremendous increase in the number of runners I see on the trails, at local races and unfortunately in my office.  I treat a lot of running

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The Runners Knee .. 4 Tips to Keep You On The Road

The runners knee ... a runner's biggest fear.  A runners knee is typically characterized by pain in the front of the knee.  Determining the cause of your

Shin or Tibia Pain in Athletes-Runners

Leg Pain:  Kobe Bryant and The Weekend Warrior: We now know that Kobe Bryant has been sidelined for a bout of leg pain.  His pain was not improving so the

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Stretching and Injury Prevention

There have now been a number of articles published that show that stretching does not reduce injuries from running.  Other studies have shown that static

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