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Choosing the correct running shoe

Choosing the correct running shoe

Running shoes that fit well, support your feet and enhance your performance are the first pre-requisite of a running program.  

Choosing a correct shoe for yourself is as much an art as it is a science and involves careful analysis of your individual requirement. Here we give you an insight into what all should you take into consideration before you pick up a pair of running shoes.

Running Shoes – Type of Foot

Every individual possesses a different set of characteristics, as far as the feet are concerned. The shape and structure of the foot goes a long way in determining the kind of shoe you need.

The Wet Test: Perform the wet test on Read More…

Nutrition and exercise

Answer these questions honestly to yourself!

Have you ever gone on a calorie counting diet?  Did you cheat it? Once finished did you go back to your old ways?

Have you ever gone on a boot camp course only to put the weight back on afterwards?

Have you ever been on a soup only or other food restricting ridiculous diet?

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Put your best foot forward

Shoes are the most important piece of equipment that you need to run, so having a pair that fits you properly is crucial to your running success. There is no one shoe that is right for every runner and there is no shoe that is guaranteed to eliminate an injury. To find the right shoe for your Read More…

Stretching 101

Stretching should be an important component to any runner’s routine. Runners tend to be tight in predictable areas (most notably the hamstrings and calf muscles) and in turn, they get injured in and around Read More…

One mind; one body

Most running injuries don’t erupt from nowhere and blindside you. They produce signals—aches, soreness, and persistent pain—but it’s up to you to listen to them and take appropriate action. Plain and simple: If something hurts, do not run. As soon as you start Read More…

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