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Best Shoes for Running 101 By : Millard Hiner Finding the perfect shoe for running involves many things. These things include knowing what kind of running you will be doing, what kind of foot you have, and what kind of support is needed to fit your profile the best. There are several places that offer different selections of running shoes. Answering these questions will go a long way to help you find the perfect shoe for you. Running Injuries By : Leslie Ng Increase in injuries related to increased intensity of training has been seen. These aches and pains can be avoided and treated effectively with Physiotherapy, so that the runner CAN run pain free at higher intensities. Items Which Will Improve Your Running By : Gerald Fitz It is the morning, and the alarm is going off. You are looking at the numbers on the clock and it says 5:30am. You are warm, and you know that you could hit the snooze button or just turn off the alarm and get some more sleep. Listening to Music While Running By : Dr Andrew Schneider Many runners enjoy listening to music when they run. Music can serve as a motivator when a run becomes diffucult. Listening to music while running can also be dangerous if outside in unfamiliar territory. This article discusses the pros and cons of running while listening to music. Choosing Running Socks for the Warm Weather By : Dr Andrew Schneider Runners are usually most concerned with their running shoes. Socks, however, play a vital role in the interface of your foot to the shoe. Choosing the wrong sock can lead to injury, such as blisters. This article explores the properties of socks you want running in the warm weather. Marathon Training: The Week Before Race Day By : Dr Andrew Schneider Training for a marathon is just as important the week before as it is the weeks and months leading up to the race. This article gives a day-by-day schedule of how to properly run, eat, and stretch leading up to the day of the marathon. What's In Your Training Bag? Advice for the Newbie Runner By : Dr Marybeth Crane Your training bag is a great motivational tool for new runners, but what should it include? Here are some "getting started" tips for the new runner so yours runs can be stress free and safe! This is an excerpt from the book "If Your Running Feet Could Talk". Parkour Vs Freerunning By : parkourfreerunner The five year old clash between Parkour and Freerunning communities has virtually vanished, but the majority of the public is still unaware of the difference between the two disciplines. Dealing With Bad Knees From Running - Prevention - Symptoms - Treatment Options By : Andrew Sims If you are sick of your knee pain when you are running, then this article was written for you. A discussion of knee problems starts the article with the inclusion of treatment options at the end. Running, Training, Thinking and the Road By : Gary Cooper Running, training, thinking and the road is a method many runners have a way to find the other, being! As long as a runner has the road, great minds can use the other self! Painful Knees After Running - An Overview Of Why This Could Be Happening By : Daniel Sims If you have painful knee joints after running then this article was written for you. Read on to learn about causes and treatment options for this knee problem. 101 Year Old Marathon Runner By : Gary Cooper 101 year old buffalo marathon-runner gives his accounts of all the different types of runners there are with some humor to boot! A true inspiration to all age group runners in this life time sport to keep all young at heart. Heel Pain Slowing Your Runs? By : Dr Marybeth Crane Heel pain is one of the most common running injuries. Here are some tips to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis; and curb your heel pain on the run. Cold Weather Running Tips By : Dr Marybeth Crane Cold weather running can make you stronger, but can be dangerous. Here are some common sense tips to braving the cold this winter. Thinking Mind Of A Runner By : Gary Cooper A runners thoughts before, during and after a road race. As a deer is graceful and straight as an arrow. A runners thoughts as he runs. Avoid These Common Training Errors When Running and Your Body Will Thank You By : David Horne Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired. This may be alright for a while but further on down the road you will be likely to sustain an overuse injury that takes away your passion for running. Choosing Sporting Good Shoes Is Important Task By : Jim Brown Getting the hot body that you want doesn't only involve dieting. You have to exercise, too. There are a lot of ways to exercise. Walking from your house to the office or simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator are just some examples of exercises. A First Half-Marathon Experience By : Natalie Rohwer So you want to run a half-marathon. Maybe you've already signed up. Maybe you’ve never gone further than eight or ten miles at this point and you’re a little worried. Or maybe you’re not worried, and you just want to know more about the experience. If this is you, then read on because two years ago, I never would have dreamed I could run a half-marathon. What Is The Best Running Shoes? By : Jim Brown When you visit shoe shops to purchase running shoes, chances are you'll be faced with a wide variety of sports shoes. It's a good thing though that most markets today have provided labels that it's easy to identify which are especially made for running or for what sport. How To Run Safely By : John Myre Running is a great way to get in shape. But there are precautions you must take to avoid injuries, to prevent accidents, and to avert those rare circumstances where there are people who might intend to harm you. Why Go to A Specialty Running Store for Running Shoes? By : Natalie Rohwer I remember my first pair of running shoes. I had read in a magazine article that the way to prevent injury was to buy good running shoes, and that any good running shoe would cost between $90-$130. A light bulb went on. I could prevent injury and potentially be a better runner, all in a shoe? Off I went. Music And Headphones For Happy Joggers By : Gary Tooth I used to hate jogging for exercise but I can't get enough of it these days. Ever since I got a decent set of headphones for the job, I've been running like a whippet most evenings Track Shoes - Straight Talk From A Track And Field Athlete By : Joshua Poyoh First of all, you have to realize that shoes for a track and shoes for road and trail running are totally different. One type is made for a nice flat track and the other is made to deal with wet, uneven ground.