Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks

  Best Footwear and Foot Care Tips for Summer Walks Advice from a Podiatrist and outdoor fitness addict! Summer is a wonderful time to explore footpaths, hills, and countryside trails—but to walk comfortably and avoid injury, choosing the right footwear is essential. Whether you are setting off on a weekend ramble, a hillwalking expedition, or…

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Running. How much running is too much?

   Running – How Much Running is Too Much? Understanding the Fine Line Between Progress and Overload As runners we want to do our best, and the thrill of a personal best or the satisfaction of finishing a hard session can become addictive. The more we run, the better we get, up to a point.…

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Is it ok to run with lower back pain

Is running a good idea if you have lower back pain?   It was a few weeks before the London Marathon and I was in big trouble. My training had gone well so far, but after doing a long run with some friends at a faster pace than I was used to, my back completely…

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When and how to return to running after an injury

When and how to return to running after a running injury   How do I get there from here? A common concern expressed by injured runners I see is how to manage their recovery back to running after a lay off. Obviously it is not sensible to go straight back to preinjury levels of running,…

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