Having finished my first and probably only marathon last January I feel it is important to talk about proper marathon training. My Disney Marathon experience did fall short of expectations because of my own doing. I did not train properly at all. I finished my long runs every weekend and did not have any physical […]
Category: running
Long Distance Running and Injuries
Having completed my first and probably last marathon, I had the first hand opportunity to observe many types of injuries during a long distance run. I will be covering the first two long distance running injuries in this blog. Shin splints This problem typically occurs during repetitive motions such as running, walking, and cycling. It […]
Long Distance Running Can Cause a Variety of Foot Problems
Long distance running must be planned with adequate training. Training for long distance running has been challenging and very tedious. I began running short distances of one mile or less and then, over the next few weeks, progressed to running three miles every other day. My longest run thus far has been six miles […]
Picking the Right Shoe for Your Feet
A potentially daunting task for any individual is to go to the local shoe store and find a proper fitting shoe. We as consumers are often misled by marketing ploys that we “need” to buy this specific shoe in order to look and feel good. I can tell you from personal experience that everyone is different […]
What Do Your Running Shoes Say About You?
If your running shoes could talk, what would they say? Are they tired and ready to be replaced? I know how difficult it can be to let go of a shoe that has worked for you on so many different runs and adventures, but there is a point in time when you have to retire […]