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
Fifty years ago almost no one ran marathons – no one but the lean-and-hungry types who were chasing Olympic glory. The “first running boom” in the late 1970s
Getting ready to train for your first marathon this spring? Here’s a guide from Runner’s World that goes over some details and strategies for marathon training. I followed
Greg McMillian, a USATF-certified coach (His new book, YOU (Only Faster), is available on his website: www.mcmillanrunning.com) recently wrote an article in running times discussing how to fatigue
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,
In November I attended The Running Event in Austin, TX where I as asked to discuss foot strengthening with the company Hygenic (makers of Theraband and Biofreeze). Here
Running Times published a section in this month’s magazine discussing common mistakes that runners make. I’d like to focus this weeks blogs on a few of these
One of the best books available that every runner should read is Phil Maffetone’s The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing. Many of the posts I write
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
I am very excited to announce that my interactive textbook is now available on the iPad through the iBookstore. This is a great tool for anyone who wants
Dr. Mark’s Weekly Tip: Elastic Recoil Is Like Saving Money in The Bank Originally posted at: http://naturalrunningcenter.com/2012/11/13/dr-marks-weekly-tip-elastic-recoil-saving-money-bank/ Posted on 13 November 2012 Elastic recoil leads to a more
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
Working your heart by Mark Originally appeared at : http://www.markallenonline.com/maoArticles.aspx?AID=2 Use your heart rate monitor During my 15 years of racing in the sport of triathlons I searched for those
Below is an article written by Camille Herron discussing how she became an elite marathoner as she transitioned into minimalist running shoes. Camille is a 2008 and 2012
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
Read Pete Larsons review of the article at: http://www.runblogger.com/2012/08/study-impact-loading-rate-in-running.htmlEur J Appl Physiol. Impact reduction during running: efficiency of simple acute interventions in recreational runners. Giandolini M, Arnal PJ,
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
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://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