Running Articles
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How to Buy Running Shoes
Your choice in running shoes can really make or break your workout experience, and if you want to get things off to a right start it is important that you choose your running shoes carefully.
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Foot Problems in Runners
Common foot and ankle conditions in runners include blisters, foot fungus, ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, most of these conditions can be prevented and many are easily treated.
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Knee Pain: Runner's Knee
The most common long-term running injury is runners knee, pain behind the knee cap during running. You probably have runner's knee if your knee cap hurts when you walk or run, particularly when you walk down stairs; and it hurts a lot when you push the kneecap against the bone behind it.
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Recovering from a Setback
No matter who you are, there will be setbacks. What can you do when this happens to you? First, stop and evaluate what has happened. Have you increased you mileage too much? Has the weather changed dramatically? Or do you simply need a little break?
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Side Stitches: Cause and Cure
Thick fibrous bands called ligaments extend downward from your diaphragm to hold your liver in place. When you run, your liver drops at the exact time that your diaphragm goes up, stretching the ligaments and causing pain.
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Health Benefits of Running
Speak to anyone who is a runs or jogs regularly and you will find that everyone has different motivations. Well, the fact is, running has a lot of benefits. Here’s a list of some of the best.
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Pregnant Running: Expectant Runners Share Stories
When I became pregnant I planned to run throughout my pregnancy. But after five months of pregnancy, my legs ached after running a half-mile and I had to introduce walking breaks. What had I done wrong? To find out, I sent out questionnaires to other running mothers.
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Some Advice For Trail Running
When people think of running, they most often picture running on the road or running on a track. But, a lot of runners opt to run on hiking trails in natural settings. Trail running combines the beautiful outdoor scenery of hiking with the physical challenges of running.
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Wildlife: A Bonus For Trail Runners
Early morning trail runs are usually invigorating and often provide surprising encounters with the local wildlife. These simple wildlife encounters help rejuvenate the spirit and make running more interesting.
Peruse our selection of articles covering various aspects of running.
Topics include injury prevention and treatment, improving your technique, benefits of running, and finding the right shoe.