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Skeptics assume that running trashes your joints. Well, they’re wrong! If we run responsibly – wear supportive shoes and replace them when they get worn out, take care of injuries, rest, and incorporate cross-training into our schedules – we’re no more susceptible to arthritis than the general population. |
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when cartilage, the spongy tissue that cushions our joints, breaks down and deteriorates making weight baring activities painful. To the right are some steps to help keep injuries away. |
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Many runner believe they stretch their calves well, but what they don’t know is that they could be hurting themselves more than helping. The calf stretch at the left can hurt you and your muscles could actually tighten instead of loosen. Use this stretch to the right. |
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The morning after Thanksgiving comes and you’re surprisingly hungry. Don’t starve yourself, but instead eat a healthy breakfast. This should include about 300 to 400 calories. |
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| Examples: 1. yogurt with granola and berries |
2.whole-grain toast with cottage cheese and fruit. |
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Full fledged sweets and fatty foods taste great, but face it, they’re unhealthy. On the other hand, straight fat-free sugar-free isn’t great tasting or exciting. Put those together and mix your foods. |
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Trainer recommended warm-ups can help you strengthen and speed up for any distance running. You can be running a mile or a marathoner but these exercises will still help. |
Jaimie Windrow is not only a marathoner but also a Radio City Rockette. She says training for both is similar because she is on her feet twelve hours a day. |
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