|
Break Those Bad Running Habits
Don't we all have bad habits we want to break? As a runner, I know there bad habits associated with runners in general. But in order to become a better and healthier runner we need to break these habits. In Houston, TX, it is easy to cut corners. We often drive to the park to run and are in a rush to get home. It is also usually too hot to spend more time outside than necessary.
The most notorious of all bad habits runners have is not stretching. Many of us don't have time to include a...
The Most Common Foot Injuries from Running a Marathon
Many podiatrists take the opportunity to volunteer in the medical tent after a local marathon. After the race, participants were filtered into the post-race area where they get food, water and have the option of stopping in the medical or podiatry tents for any assistance they may need. Hundreds of people come in looking for medical assistance, but the surprising thing is that 99% of the complaints consisted of the same 3 problems. The following medical problems are what I would consider to...
Running in the Wind and Rain The Flying Pig Marathon
The annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and Half-Marathon was held on Sunday May 2, 2010 at 6:30 in the morning. Many runners gathered in the streets early Sunday morning in the dark heading towards the stadium despite the inclement weather of rain, thunder and lightning. Yes, it was thunder storming at six in the morning as runners began their walk to the starting line. It was no light rain either. Runners were covered head to toe with umbrellas, trash bags, raincoats, and plastic ponchos....
Training for a Half Marathon
Half marathons are a very popular length race to run. For those runners who are well trained, hard-core athletes the half marathon has its appeal because it can help train them for a full marathon. Many training schedules include a half marathon as one of its long runs in order to help get an athlete in prime condition for a marathon. In fact some marathons will even take half marathon times for qualification for a starting corral.
For other runners who are maybe just getting into running,...
Nike Free Running Shoes
Nike has developed a line of shoes called the Nike Free that has become very popular among long distance runners, track and field athletes, and football and basketball players. Nike Free is unique because it has a special design incorporating new technology that simulates barefoot running mechanics while still wearing shoes. The goals that barefoot running technique strives to reach, and that Nike Free has adapted, is attempting to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot and leg thus...
Abdominal Cramping When Running
Every athlete has experienced abdominal cramping at one time or another while running. Abdominal cramping can be very annoying and painful, causing a runner to have to stop running until the pain goes away. There are a couple of theories on exactly what this pain is and how it can be prevented. The following are the most common causes of abdominal pain and some suggestions on how to alleviate the pain.
Breathing - Probably the most popular theory on abdominal pain right now is due to the...
Diet Affects Running Performance
Have you ever heard the saying You are what you eat?? There is some truth to this statement especially when it comes to runners and other athletes. What you eat can strongly affect the outcome of your daily runs. Not eating enough can leave you lacking energy and feeling fatigued early in the run. There are a couple of things to keep in mind about how much and what to eat before a run.
If you run in the morning, make sure you eat something before your run because the food you digested from...
Barefoot Running A Podiatrist s Dilemma
Many people, even runners, do not realize that there is a small but significant subculture of serious runners who run barefoot. While you may expect to find these runners on the beach or in areas with a soft composite track, you'd be mistaken. These runners are training on asphalt and concrete and even competing in road races. There are marathon runners and triathletes who find that they have more stability and fewer injuries when running barefoot.
So what's the controversy? Why doesn't...
Listening to Music While Running
Listening to music while running has become very popular in the past 10 years. Some companies such has Nike have even profited from this by making shoes with technology that allow runners to time their runs to music. This even transmits the information directly to an ipod! Many people like the option of having music because it takes their minds off of the workout. Upbeat music is the best option if you are looking for something to distract you from your run. Upbeat music helps to get your...
Five Items Every Runner Should Have On Their Holiday Wish List
The holiday season is here yet again. With only a few weeks left before all the holiday madness begins it is time to start thinking about what to put on your holiday wish list for this year. If you are a runner or maybe just someone who will want to run off the extra holiday pounds below are 5 items that everyone will want to have on their list this year.
1) A new pair of running shoes - Let's face it, running shoes tend to be one of those things many people push off replacing. Whether you...
| 
