On the move: Janette Murray-Wakelin and husband Alan. By Sarah Berry Aug. 21, 2013, 7:52 a.m. I’m on the phone with 64-year-old Janette Murray-Wakelin while
I was recently featured in an article of the September 2013 Edition of Men’s Health discussing barefoot running. The article discussed the dangers that can occur when runners
Running Times featured an article discussing distance runner Jason Ryf’s training patterns of running hard everyday. With a marathon best time of 2:21:40 (5:24 pace) he runs the
Read my latest blog post featured in Podiatry Today below. I have been intrigued by sesamoiditis since I suffered from it as a resident. I lived with the
Shoe Name: Skechers GOrun Meb Speed Model: Style #53568 LMBL Weight: 7.5 oz Price: $110.00 Drop: 4mm Website: http://www.skechers.com/style/53568/skechers-gorun-meb-speed/lmbl Forefoot: Features a wide forefoot, but not quite as
A study out of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has demonstrated less cardiac risk in those who completed marathons with more training in preparation for the event. Canadian
A recent study published in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Research reveals that a more narrow toe box construct of a shoe can lead to increase pressure
I had the opportunity to review this excellent book that was just released this week titled ‘You know you are a Runner’. It features 40 illustrations making humorous
Impact forces decrease 14% with 10% increase in turnover. See Scott’s post on Runners World regarding this new study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. By
Here is an excerpt from Ryan Hall’s book Running with Joy: My Daily Journey to the Marathon where he discusses the importance of tapering leading up to a
Below is an excerpt from an interview with David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene. He discuses how Olympic Marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe’s VO2 max hasn’t changed
See my latest blog Post on Podiatry Today. Have we forgotten about pronation? With all the hype surrounding minimalist shoes, the concern has shifted from controlling motion to
The article posted below appeared on a newswire for Runner’s World. It references a study published ahead of print in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise that
Here’s an article published recently on Runner’s World’s Website by Scott Douglas. Interesting study on pre-race sleep and performance. Bottom line, it’s more of a mental issue then
Shoe Name: Lems Mariner Camel Model: N/A Weight: 7.4 oz Price: $105.00 Drop: zero Website: www.lemsshoes.com Forefoot: The Lems Mariner is a classic “Docksider” type shoe that has
A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise titled Kinematic and Kinetic Comparison of Running in Standard and Minimalist Shoes by Richard Willy and
As posted on Gizmodo. Reminiscent of the original waffle runner that launched Nike, the Free Hyperfeel is the company’s latest minimalist runner inspired by the actual geometry of
A simple read on minimalist running shoes as posted on My Body, My My Health. http://mybody-myhealth.com/choosing-minimalist-running-shoes/ Humans have always ran barefoot. Recreational running as a means of staying
Below is a featured blog by my wife, Julie. She can’t say enough great things about this new Running Skirt made by a California company called Running Skirts.
Check out the video Randy Kreill made running in his huaraches!! See the video below for help lacing your huaraches to run in. Randy runs in the XeroShoes.
Finally I have discovered a boot that I can recommend to patients with chronic plantar fasciitis who are required to be in boots. The Tactical Research Mini-MiL. It
Recently I was asked to be part of a point/counterpoint discussion regarding minimalist shoes to be features in the Podiatry Today periodical. While preparing the literature to defend
As reported on WPTZ. Joseph Michael Liu Kai-Tsu Roqueni embarks on run from Montreal to Argentina BURLINGTON, Vt. —On July 2nd, Joseph Michael Liu Kai-Tsu Roqueni began his
In efforts to show others how running can be enjoyable and pain-free if done right, we collected stories from runners all over the world who had transitioned to
As reported by Runner’s World online. http://m.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/ryan-hall-is-self-coached-again Ryan Hall is Self-Coached Again Experiment with Italian coach Canova lasts less than a year. By Scott Douglas; Published July 08,
What’s all the craze about with the Nike Elite socks? The kids in my neighborhood are running around in these trendy looking socks that are two colors with
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology has demonstrated that relative oxygen consumption increased in the volunteered runners with an increase in
HURRY Joe’s new Balance has these shoes for only $29.99 today!!! Shoe Name: New Balance Minimus Model: MINIMUS 10V2 Style# MR10BG2 Weight: 6.5 oz Price:109.99 Drop: 4 mm
Below is a great read from National Geographic that features the information from a recent Swiss study discussing endurance running and the body’s adaptations to it. I will
Lucky’s Shoes and the New Balance Stores of Northeastern Ohio are helping individuals train for a 5k. Below is a program designed for someone who has never ran
While in route to Chicago for board exams, I flipped thought the SkyMall magazine to again find humor in the products being sold for foot pain. Of particular
Visiting the Chicago Natural History Museum and thought I’d share some of the cool shoes our ancestors used to wear. I’m sure these may seem crazy looking and
Below is a great read that appeared in the Washington Post earlier this week. Enjoy. Now is the season when women take their freshly pedicured toes al fresco,
What is Biofreeze? Biofreeze is a topically applied analgesic that works by using menthol to provide relief through cooling tissue. It works by inhibiting pain through very similar
What is Biofreeze? Biofreeze is a topically applied analgesic that works by using menthol to provide relief through cooling tissue. It works by inhibiting pain through very similar
Despite what many of the critics of minimalist shoes are saying, the market for these shoes is continuing to grow. Virtually every running shoe company has jumped on
A new study published by The Journal of Applied Physiology is again being touted as a negative study in the media. Specifically the New York Times Well Blog
Hope everyone had or does have a great run today! For those that follow my blog, please understand that we are undergoing some significant changes to the site
Since transitioning to minimalist shoes for running, I have attempted to replace my dress shoes and casual shoes with those that are in essence minimalist shoes. My longing