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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

A lot of people suffer from plantar fasciitis and are unclear of what it is. When addressing the question,"what is plantar fasciitis" the first thing to remember is that it is an overuse injury. Excess stress to the soft tissue, in most cases, will cause pain of some kind. Let's use an example... You...

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How to Get the Most Miles Out of Your Running Shoes

If you’ve made the investment in a pair of quality running shoes, then you already know that a good pair isn’t cheap. They’re worth every penny, but no runner wants to buy them more often than needed. To make sure you get the most mileage possible out of each and every pair, try following these tips:

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Should You Rotate Your Running Shoes?

If you’ve been running for more than a few months, you’ve undoubtedly heard the widely accepted adage that all runners should be regularly fitted for shoes at their local running specialty store. It’s true – when it comes to running, a sport that requires a repetitive motion and high impact, it’s imperative to have shoes that are well fit to your specific foot and are in line with your goals and your current mileage. But have you ever been told that it might be beneficial to run in more than one pair of shoes?

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Why Wear Compression Socks, Do They Work?

Runners who struggle with tightness, cramping, or pain in their lower legs while running are willing to try pretty much anything to alleviate their symptoms. One popular solution is running in compression socks or tights. Benefits like increased blood flow, improved circulation, prevention of cramps, and improved recovery are espoused by manufacturers of compression garments. But does running in this specialized gear actually make a difference?

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5 Ways to Adjust to Running as the Temps (Finally) Rise

With the wild temperature swings that can sometimes come at this time of year, it can be hard to get your body adjusted to running at any given temperature. Before you know it, though, warmer weather will be here to stay. If you typically have a hard time when the mercury rises, these simple tips might help your running sail into spring more smoothly.

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The Marathon Story You Were Always A Little Afraid to Share ...Until Now

To a non-runner, going out and spending your weekend pounding pavement, trail or snow ...just so you can (hopefully) get back to where you came from uninjured makes no sense.

But to anyone who’s ever tried it, from the nagging knees and popping hips and breathing hiccups at the beginning, to the feeling of euphoria that comes just after you want to give up in the middle, to the just one more mile/I can’t go one more mile bargaining at the end, there is one thing runners have in common: They are, as a cohort, just a bit little off.

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