Running is generally a safe activity and is even highly encouraged. People who are overly obese may be advised to avoid overstraining their bodies in workouts, but relatively
(Image via https://twitter.com/WomansDay) Taking a virtual walk down the weight-loss aisle of the app store can result in an array of options. In fact, it’s a hugely saturated
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to be side-lined because of a running injury. That being said, sometimes you might not always be helping yourself, and this is
Does alcohol negatively affect your running? The short answer is yes. Alcohol affects your running both directly, in physical ways, as well as indirectly through the overall effects
One of the hottest social trends right now is exercising and eating healthy in order to maintain a healthy weight and body. This trend stems from an attempt
I had the opportunity to present my philosophy on running shoes and injuries at the National Meeting for the American Podiatric Medical Association in Hawaii on July 28,
Thank’s for all the new likes and followers who have joined into the discussion of running and injuries on Dr. Nick’s Running Blog over the past 2 days.
Below is the article I was involved in for the periodical Podiatry Today discussing all aspects of minimalist shoes with colleague and runner Kevin Kirby. It’s an interesting
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
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
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 recent study published in the June edition of Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics examined the effects of heavy cushioned heel running shoes on competitive track athletes. They compared
Is this a familiar phrase to you? This is one if the most dreadful comments I hear from my patients who have abandoned running due to recurrent injuries.
Just an interesting article I stumbled upon and thought everyone might enjoy…. (Photo: ABCnews.go.com) Running used to come with street cred. You got the head-clearing glory of those
The first issue of the Natural Born Runner Magazine out of the UK is hitting the shelves this month. This is the first magazine dedicated to natural/minimalist/barefoot running.
Below is an article I wrote for Vibram USA several years ago to help early adopters transition to running in FiveFingers. (A more advanced and detailed approach to
It’s an awesome feeling to be back marathoning after a few years off!! In order to help runners with their training, and share with others how I train,
Shoe Name: Skechers GOrun 2 Model: GOrun 2 Weight: 6.6 oz. Price: $80.00 Drop: 4mm Website: http://skechersperformance.com/running/all#/53555-gorun2 Forefoot: Very wide forefoot that is just like the GObionic. Plenty
Is it normal to get blisters from running? Well, obviously blisters aren’t normal, but maybe it’s ok from picking up the pace a bit? Right? Very similar to
What? I love my Garmin!!! How could you say that!!! I’m sure most of you reading this experienced the above thought. Why would I comment negatively on a
Just a little something to think about. (Excerpt from my upcoming book Running in a Minimalist Shoe) Have you ever wondered why we have toes? Consider the intricacy
Below is an article that I wrote for Vibram USA’s education program over a year ago demonstrating the changes and benefits we are seeing from wearing minimalist shoes.
You may have seen clinics popping up around the U.S. in speciality running stores offering an evening workshop with something known as “Good Form Running.” What exactly is
by Nicholas A Campitelli DPM FACFAS Originally appeared in Podiatry Today. http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/questioning-our-reliance-motion-control-running-shoes I recently lectured at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine on New Paradigms in
After waiting months to see Ryan Hall compete in the Olympic Marathon, it was heartbreaking to see him walk off after running 10 miles. Months, or you could
Below is the article that Podiatry Today had featured as an exclusive article to discuss the common concerns of running barefoot. The article had generated a lot of
You may have heard of runners following Hal Higdon training programs, but what about Bart Yasso? Yasso joined Runner’s World in 1987 to develop the groundbreaking Runner’s World
Excerpt from New Book of Running Quotes: “1,001 Pearls of Runners’ Wisdom: Advice and Inspiration for the Open Road” I admit that the past few months have been
Foot Pain Secondary to the “Minimalist” Running Shoe Transition by Dr. Nicholas A Campitelli – Podiatric Medicine and Surgery We commonly hear the complaint of pain to the top
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=19217 Quick tips and a range of shoe options By Brian Metzler As featured in the April 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine 1) GET NEW SHOES To
http://www.stack.com/2012/01/06/minimalist-shoes-a-beginners-guide/ The barefoot training fad has hit the strength world and manifested itself in minimalist running shoes. What’s the truth behind the hype? Is harking back to our
The debate continues amongst medical professionals, podiatrists, runners, and the media as to “should we be running with supportive shoes with motion control?” For years the norm has
