Achilles tendonitis is a common running injury which can be avoided with the right running shoes. Physical therapist Joe Norton says running shoes for Achilles tendonitis should have heel cushion, a rocker, high drop, heel counter, and good arch support. Read on to find the best running shoe for you if you have achilles tendonitis. … Read more
For some reason, there is a stigma against walking in the running world. There is this belief that if you walk on your runs, then you aren’t a real runner. But this is false. In fact, there are lots of benefits of walking for runners along with significant health benefits for people in general. After … Read more
Megan Robinson, RD says Prime Energy is not a good pre-work for runners because of its low electrolytes and carbohydrates, high caffeine, and sucralose which can cause stomach upset. Prime Hydration, she says, is not a good sport drink for runners because it has low sodium content and contains Sucralose. Read on to learn more … Read more
Downhill marathons caught my eye on Instagram in the last recent years. I saw runners nabbing huge PRs and running crazy fast times—much faster than their previous race times. It seemed like downhill races were becoming the next iteration of beating the clock after science-backed energy gels, pre-workout concoctions, and carbon fiber shoes. Related: Do … Read more
Strength training for the marathon should balance out your marathon training program, says Mary Johnson, founder of Lift. Run. Perform. As your run training gets more intense, your lifting should get less intense. The strength training for marathon program should include heavy weights and lower reps, lighter weights with higher reps, isometric holds, eccentric moves, … Read more
The jogging stroller market is changing. New models are coming out every year including those that almost literally turn everything on their head. Well, maybe not turning it on their head but almost doing it backwards where you aren’t pushing but you’re pulling! So it’s time to review the best jogging strollers on the market! … Read more
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