David “Dai” Greene is the second fastest British man over the 400m hurdles, after Kriss Akabusi, and boasts holding the World, European and Commonwealth titles simultaneously in a
This week’s #RunChat details: Date: Sunday, Jan. 10 Time: 8 p.m. ET (CLICK HERE for your time zone) Sponsor: Topo Athletic with special guest Dr. Nick Campitelli This
BASE by Wiivv – Custom, 3D Printed Insoles Click here to back them on Kickstarter. BASE by Wiivv is a made-for-you, body-perfect, 3D printed insole with custom design
This article traces the history of the athletic shoe, examines whether selecting running shoes based on foot arch height influences injuries, and examines historical data on injury rates
I’ve been asked by many friends and patients, “How long will Manning be out with plantar fasciitis?”. According to this report, he actually has a torn plantar fascia.
Strengthening the foot will always improve your running, and even more importanly reduce or resolve an injury. A functional approach to improving arch muscle strength for runners. Source:
I’m not really into these gimmicky diet like posts that some people blog about but this one is certainly worth mentioning. The title, “25 Healthy Foods That Will
Join Coach Jenny for the challenges, stay for the accountability. The CHALLENGE 2016 kicks off January 1st and will keep you motivated to move all year long!
I tested a pair of compression shorts made by Skins- compression gear company founded in Australia that focuses on gradient compression and dynamic gradient compression gear. It is based
What do I drink before a race? Coffee. Why? Why not. It’s a liquid. Has some caffeine which has been shown to increase awareness and improve performance. And
Great article featuring videos for some strength training exercises from marathoner Jason Fitzgerald. Turns out, running isn’t all in your legs. Accomplished marathoner and running coach Jason Fitzgerald
The brain-body mechanism for pacing is discussed in this article. If you’ve never abandoned your watch and tried running, you should. Not just one run. It takes weeks.
Recently I was presented with two different types of headphones that are Bluetooth to test and review. I have always considered them for running but there was one
Scientists offer sweet solution to marathon fatigue It turns out a spoonful of sugar might not just help the medicine go down, but could also help stave
Former CEO of Vibram USA (the company that brought us FiveFingers), Tony Post, started Topo Athletic approximately three years ago. The goal was to create a shoe that
As distance runners we rely heavily on three things when we’re training to compete: mental clarity, lung capacity, and physical strength. There are few things that can have
Here’s an interesting article from Gizmodo discussing the history of Nike Air. Like many soul-searching 1990s adolescents, I was obsessed with Nike Air technology. I’d pore over the
Pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic collisions increase more than 1,000 percent after dark, and with the fading daylight hours comes increased risk. In addition to decreased nighttime visibility for
If you have time to listen (approximately 55 minutes!), here’s a recent interview I did for Runner’s Connect. http://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/dr-nick-campitelli/ In it we discuss the following: How to avoid
Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. Extra soft and scented in Great Grape,
Here’s an article recently shared with me on Carbo-loading. Many tend to still follow this strategy before a 1/2 marathon or marathon. My advice, and what I follow,
Since avoiding injuries is a priority for runners, many end up buying expensive footwear for their purported safety features. But do the promises made by global footwear companies
Squats and lunges will help improve the strength of your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. That said, squats and lunges alone might not be the sole reason for the
Today SLS3 is kicking off our official Trade-In and Trade-Up Program! This is a very exciting and unique opportunity that will end on 12-30-15. Please feel free to
Plantar fasciitis can be a frustrating condition to suffer from when it comes to foot pain. On some days it’s severe enough to prevent you from going to
Read what SKORA Running has to say about Speed work. Great article. “Speed Work” is a term that gets thrown around a lot.Many people feel speed work is
Last year, I wrote a blog discussing running shoe trends (see http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/what-really-driving-running-shoe-trends ). I discussed the current shoe market and the rise of the maximally cushioned running shoe.
Here’s a great casual shoe from the Vivobarefoot who has by far led the shoe industry in terms of creating shoes that our feet should be in. Vivobarefoot