September 4, 2017On PTTDs…. Posterior Tibial Tendon DysfunctionAs a runner, we tend to get many types of injuries, primarily due to overuse injuries to our feet. Your body, as great a machine as […]
September 12, 2017A Healthy Family Helps a Healthy RunnerAn important aspect of running is the effect it has on others in your family. Yes, you may be the only runner in the house, but […]
September 26, 2017On Ankle Sprains – What Do We Do After They Happen?Every year or so I sprain my ankle while running. It is annoying – I hit a small rut or hole in the ground and – […]
December 4, 2017On Sportsmanship……When I was in 3rd grade I had a classmate, (we will call him Roy Jones), scream in people’s faces when he scored a touchdown or […]
December 4, 2017On Running and Rest…..People hear the word “rest” and thoughts of a bed and warm covers come into their head. Lazy mornings with waking up super late and maybe […]
January 2, 20182017….. A Year in ReviewEveryone is different and there are people who break every trend. Different goals demand different mileage patterns to accomplish personal goals. My contention is that the […]
February 13, 2018On Running Pain vs. Soreness….and RestingOver the last 2 weeks I have talked to several runners who have been injured and have been suffering on and off for quite some time. […]
March 5, 2018The New Hokas are Too Narrow! On New Shoe ModelsAbout a month ago 3 of my running friends were having a conversation during our morning run: Runner 1, “Have you tried the new Hokas?” Runner […]
May 15, 2018Sesamoid Injuries in the FootIt’s been a while since I added a running foot injury to by blog. I thank Dr. Nicole Heyward for providing me with the information on […]
May 21, 2018On Running Injuries……Mine, Yours and Ours….Last week I posted about sesamoid injuries in the foot. Someone then asked me something to the tone of, “I have an injury of such and […]
July 24, 2018Form Form Form…..A runner’s form is like his or her’s handwriting. It is a natural way of using arms and legs and propelling yourself forwards. Over a short […]
August 14, 2018On Injuries – Ankle FracturesIt’s been a while, but I will again go to an expert, Dr. Nicole Heyward to explain an ankle fracture to us runners. She already went […]
November 6, 2018On Foot Problems – GoutGout – ugh – sounds like a terrible thing to have and a terrible thing to have in your FOOT, especially as a runner. When you […]
November 24, 2018On Planned Rest……A runner likes to run almost to the point that, especially if you include those that have long streaks of not missing a day, it becomes […]
December 25, 20182019 Wishes for All Runners…..It is my wish for you to have a great 2019….. If you are ready to peak for a big race…… If you lost your running […]
November 9, 2019Running Injuries: What is Cavus Foot?A runner came to me recently and said that she had cavus foot. I had never heard of it so I went to my source for […]