Your knees are probably the last thing on your mind when running… until something goes wrong. They are a highly intricate joint made from four bones: the femur, patella, fibula and tibia. You’ll also find several ligaments and muscles will be around and connected to the joint to give it support and help it extend…
Being a running newbie is an exciting time. As you learn how to master running, you will begin to find your stride whilst discovering your own strengths. It’s important to realize as a beginner you are in a powerful position. You have the chance to get off on the right foot. What bad habits other…
It’s surprising how many runners experience issues with their Achilles. If you have ever had a flared up Achilles before, you’ll know just how frustrating and painful the inflammation is. Some runners are out for weeks , if not months as a result and annoyingly progress becomes much slower. Often people find that over the…
Let’s face it; running is a one of the most repetitive sports out there. Every second that passes, every movement you do, every breath you take is accomplished to repeat the same motion. Some people think we’re crazy for loving it as much as we do; we tell them they don’t know what they’re missing…
As barefoot running hits the mainstream, it’s no wonder you want the low-down on some of the best options . This article will suggest brands worth parting your money so you get a superior minimalist running experience. As a minimalist runner, you understand the mechanics of minimal footwear and how when properly introduced, they can strengthen…
With the stealthy price tag of $400, are New Balance’s 3-D printed shoes worth their weight in gold? Only 44 pairs of the Zante Generate were released early 2016 and so far no more have hit the market. New Balance may have been inspired by Adidas’s 3D printed midsole otherwise known as Futurecraft but seem…
Do you find running to be like marmite? Do you love it or hate it? Love is a strong word and to you, it may sound wrong putting in the same sentence as ‘running’. However there are some valid reasons behind why you should love or at least like this physical activity. Whether you…
There’s nothing worse than running with blisters. Stitches come and go; muscle spasms start and stop but blisters, now they can be the real killers! When you’re in the groove and in a good training routine, the reality is that blisters can get in the way and dampen progress. When you feel one beginning to…
What better way to learn then from those who have been there and done it. If you’re someone who watches the Olympics in awe whilst thinking ‘how do they do it?’ this article will reveal all. Although some people have a natural a propensity to run faster, they hone their skill through a series of…
If you have heard the terms pronation and supination before but never fully understood them, you’re not the first! It’s one of those areas that many ignore when they shouldn’t as it holds significance to maintaining a healthy, injury-free body. Understanding these two areas of your own running and biomechanics can make a world of…