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Health and Running Archive
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The Importance of Water Stations at Races
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsThe body requires adequate fluids to run well. There is simply no way a runner will reach his or her running potential when dehydrated. Experts generally recommend that runners drink... -
Vitamins for Runners
Posted on July 17, 2011 | No CommentsVitamins are important part of a balanced diet and absolutely essential for runners. Vitamins convert carbohydrates, fat, and protein into energy and help to maintain the health of the body’s... -
Reducing Muscle Soreness with Cherry Juice
Posted on March 12, 2011 | No CommentsEvery runner has experienced muscle soreness after a hard run or race. In fact, if a runner’s muscles aren’t sore after a race, it might be a sign that he... -
Vitamins, Minerals, and Running Performance
Posted on March 3, 2011 | No CommentsWe all know the importance of taking vitamins and minerals for our health. Among the many benefits, Vitamin C and D help the immune system, Vitamin A helps eyesight, Vitamin... -
The Power of the Achilles Tendon
Posted on February 12, 2011 | No CommentsFor many runners, the achilles tendon is often associated with the pain and frustration of the achilles tendonitis injury. The low blood supply to the tendon can lead to long... -
Risk Factors For Running Injuries, Part 2
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No CommentsIn part one of this series examined two categories of risk factors for running injuries: systemic factors, and running-related factors. In part 2, we will analyze two additional factors: (1)... -
Risk Factors for Running Injuries, Part 1
Posted on February 5, 2011 | No CommentsThe cause of running injuries can sometimes be a total mystery. Injuries appear to occur at random and without regard to how carefully a runner has planned a training program.... -
Can Cold Air Freeze Lungs?
Posted on December 26, 2010 | No CommentsWe are now getting into the real cold days of winter and it’s becoming harder and harder to train consistently. Problems include terrible footing, cold skin, and frozen lungs? According... -
Acupuncture for Runners
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe best way to treat an achilles or hamstring injury may not be ice or ibuprofen, but rather sticking needles into your body. According to a recent study, there is... -
The Glute Muscle and Running
Posted on October 27, 2010 | No CommentsThere are many muscles that are important for running, including quads, hamstrings, and calves. However, an often overlooked muscle is the glute. The glute, or butt muscle, is actually made...
