Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain in the front of your lower leg and at times along the inside of the lower leg, next to the shin bone (tibia). It occurs when the muscle next to the tibia is overstressed. It most usually happens from high-energy exercise or from […]
Although last month was Men’s Health Month, there’s no better time like the present to check in on your physical health. No matter your age or activity level, it’s important to regularly visit your primary care doctor and alert them of any concerns. Having these conversations with your doctor will allow them to detect patterns that may be
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Running shoes should be selected after careful consideration. With so many brands and styles of shoes in the market today, it is very important how to choose the best running shoes for your feet and needs. There is no “right shoe” that fits all runners. However, injury patterns and researches have shown that there are
Running is a brilliant form of exercise that strengthens our Cardio-respiratory system, metabolic system, lower body, upper body and keeps our complete body fit and active. Therefore running is an extremely beneficial exercise that can be recommended to all who want to achieve a greater level of fitness. Running after the age of 40 or
Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete, becomes the 1st person with Down syndrome to compete during a full IRONMAN race on 7th November 2020, he’s taking the media by storm as a groundbreaking and high-performance athlete. Chris has also completed six sprint triathlons and one Olympic-distance race. To watch Chris Nikic compete in a triathlon
Here you will find some beginner running tips to give you the start you need. They will provide you with enough background information to start running on a regular basis and will help you avoid the common pitfalls. You may find the running difficult at first but try to remember every runner goes through this
When you cross the finish line of a marathon, your body is a war zone—a war zone where you’ve lost most of the battles. You are walking wounded and physically exhausted. It’s no coincidence that well-organized marathons often have an army of medics manning the finish line. A lot of things happen to the body
Yeah, the health benefits are important, but there are so many more things that make running the coolest way to spend your free time. Here are a few of them. THERE ARE NO SIGN-UP FEESNo monthly fees! You don’t need a fancy gym membership. Just lace up and go, that’s it. And appreciate that you
Much like any other sports, running has a wide range of terminology that goes right over the heads of non-runners or new runners. What does “tempo” mean? Are you sure “fartlek” is a type of run and not some kind of insult? Aren’t “base runs” and “easy runs” the same? So in order to help
You will find plenty of articles telling you what kind of shoes to use, which jersey you should buy or which brand provides you with the best gears, you will find all that easily in abundance with one click, but real battle lies somewhere else, it lies in the mind. The struggle of waking up
You might have seen a lot of runners wearing compression socks either after runs or even during runs! So, what’s the deal with them and should you wear them too? HOW DO THEY WORK? Traditionally, compression socks were used in the medical field for bedridden/immobile patients who needed to improve their leg circulation and help
We’ve all seen body transformation stories and amazing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics on Instagram – when someone you follow is proudly sharing a stunning achievement. But, often, behind the wide smile, there’s an inspiring story still to be told about how they embarked on their journey to a healthier self. Meet Sonia Tuteja Taneja, 35 year old
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If you have been running for a while now, and participating in half and full marathon races, you know the feeling of crossing the finish line is priceless for us runners and it brings a sense of tremendous accomplishment and achievement. As runners we all want to jump to the next level be it a Ultra
Wearing a training mask to improve lung capacity has been a practice followed by elite runners, but is it fine for a recreational or an amateur runners to train with masks on? Earlier this month, the story of a jogger ending with burst lungs after running a couple of miles with a mask on was
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Did you have an in-person coach prior to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you missing the support and socialization of group runs? Do you need more accountability to stay on track for your goals and stay healthy, both mentally and physically? Online coaching may be just what you need right now Check out the reasons why:
Featured Image Credit: W. Eric Snell Latoya Shauntay Snell is a HOKA ONE ONE sponsored ultrarunner and founder of Running Fat Chef, a food and fitness blog that documents her experiences as a plus size marathoner, ultra-marathoner and obstacle course racer. She has been featured on multiple platforms such as Redbook magazine, BuzzFeed Health, Self Magazine
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Runners need a nutrient dense diet, the perfect ratio of carb, protein and fats- before, during and after the training to perform better. The best part about a runner’s meal is, they can eat anything without over thinking about the calorie intake, but of course, the calories should come from healthy sources. Runners always don’t
Runners are among the toughest people on the planet. They train for long hours in sun, rain and in every worst climate possible and forge their bodies into metal. Waking up at demonic hours to testing themselves on the world’s toughest trails, they go to every length to prove their mettle. But no runner is
Before we discuss proven five-step method to remove smell from running shoes and keep them smelling fresh, it’s important to understand that running shoes are particularly susceptible to odor because of the conditions they endure: heat, moisture, and enclosed spaces—all ideal for bacteria growth. Here’s how each factor contributes to that distinctive “shoe smell.” 1.
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