How many pairs of running shoes do you own?

How many pairs of running shoes do you own? I have a front porch full of running shoes of various kinds and various states of wear and tear which I use for different types of running. I have lost count of how many exactly but my wife will probably say too many! It really depends…

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Top tips for walking in hot weather

Top Tips for Hot Walks Top tips for hot walks Not everyone wants to be a beach bum when on holiday in a hot climate, and there is some stunning scenery to be explored in many holiday destinations such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Recent tragic stories in the news have reinforced the need to…

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One exercise you can do to prevent Plantar Fasciitis

One thing you can do to prevent Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis, or strain to the Plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot, is the most common cause of heel pain, and if you have suffered from this you will know it can set you back weeks if not months, making exercise activities miserable if…

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Stress Fractures – The Facts

Stress fractures – The facts Stress fractures occur when there is a small hairline crack in the bone, usually in the lower limb. Common sites are the foot and shin, or tibia. Unlike common fractures, which are caused by a sudden impact, stress fractures are caused by overuse and are therefore most common in athletes…

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Ice or Heat? Which is best for an injury?

  Ice or heat? Which is best for an injury?   Ice is nice, right? When something feels sore, putting an ice pack on it seems like a natural thing to do. It numbs the pain, cools the area down and feels nice. But is it always the best thing for an injury?   What does…

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