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How to increase your running mileage safely and avoid injury according to Runners World Magazine.

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How to increase your running mileage safely and avoid injury according to Runners World Magazine A few weeks ago our office had several patients who were training for the NY Marathon. Part of the training regimen which takes place over many months involves slowly increasing your mileage until you can tolerate a few longer runs before the race. Part of the group I worked with had problems but continued to attempt to run through them.   A common assumption is that with running comes pain.  What type of pain is normal from the longer runs and what type of pain is Read More »

Ethiopian Runners are awesome.  Runners World tells us why.

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Ethiopian Runners are awesome.  Runners World tells us why. What does it take to be a great runner?  Training, genetics, lifestyle, a combination of all of these? We all have noticed that Kenyans are great marathoners and usually win the NY Marathon but Ethiopians are also known for their ability to win marathons at the Olympics and internationally as well. Runner World recently published an article discussing why they are fantastic.   It begins with their training altitude but gets better from there.  Check the article out below Why are Ethiopian endurance runners so successful? RW contributor David Smyth travels to Read More »

Foot cramps while running and how to avoid them courtesy of Runners World Magazine

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Foot cramps while running and how to avoid them courtesy of Runners World Magazine For some of us, foot cramps may be a reality when we go out for a run.   Bad cramps may stop you in your tracks and force you to stretch and try to release the foot and calf. What causes the cramp? Depending on who you speak with or what article you read, different people have different explanations however, your foot cramp may not be a cramp at all and can be caused by foot posture, poor running technique, tight legs, and a bunch of other Read More »

How runners can benefit from resistance band exercises according to Runners World Magazine.

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How runners can benefit from resistance band exercises according to Runners World Magazine. Exercise bands are a popular form of exercise and also a great warmup for those who run. Years ago, stretching was the norm but that thinking began to change when the book Total Body Training by Dominguez came out years ago.  The concept was simple: Exercises help pre-race and before exercises while the benefits of stretching were temporary at best. By performing active exercises, there were fewer injuries and stronger runners with better times during their runs. This also likely worked well because fascia only stretches after Read More »

Treadmill running: How does this compare to running outside?

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Treadmill running: Is it harder or easier than running outside? The downside to treadmill running has always been that it can be quite boring.  Depending on the setup and the ground surface, it can also be less absorbent than pavement. On the other hand, there are a number of advantages including the fact that you can avoid wind resistance, and cold temperatures and allow the machine to maintain your pace for you which is almost like running with a partner. Is treadmill running harder or easier than outdoor running? The science offers some mixed evidence but a treadmill can help Read More »