By Paul Freary People will often be told they ‘overpronate’ and as a result require a specific running shoe to help with this.You may have experienced a running-related injury or noticed your running shoes have developed a particular wear pattern. Let’s look at some of the best shoes on the market right now to […]
Do you Need to Build a Base as a Runner?
By Konrad BarnesMore often than not I am bombarded by athletes that want to run their first race, be it 10km’s, a half marathon or the full monty of 42kms. And they want to do it in just 8 weeks. My response to this is usually something along the lines of “Go build your foundation, […]
What’s a Run Streak and Should You Have One?
By Anton Mark Are you a runner looking for a new challenge? Try this if you want to make your runs more interesting.Once considered the Holy Grail for runners everywhere, the marathon has become much more common and something that many runners have attempted at least once. Table of Contents What’s a Run Streak? Why it’s a […]
How to Prevent Blisters for Runners
By Rehan Iqbal If you are an enthusiastic runner, you’re sure to have had the experience of having your race ruined because you’ve developed a blister. How can you avoid this problem? In this article, we review the common causes of blisters and provide sound advice to help you prevent and treat blisters effectively. Read on […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
By Konrad Barnes Heel pain is common in adults over the age of forty. This type of pain may be caused by plantar fasciitis which is inflammation of the very thick ligament that provides support to the soles of your feet and your arches.When this ligament begins to wear out and lose its elasticity, you may […]
Running Shoes and Different Foot Types
By Paul Freary Foot shape and structure play an important role in running performance and injury prevention. Variations such as flat feet (pes planus), high arches (pes cavus), and broad feet can influence biomechanics and your running gait, affecting how forces are distributed during the gait cycle.Recognising these differences is an important factor for runners […]
Your First Day at CrossFit
By Anton Mark You’ve plucked up the courage to go to class and as you sit in the car you have another quick read of “the reasons why you haven’t started CrossFit”.It all makes sense, you know it does, everything you’ve told yourself, the excuses you made, were just that excuses, you’ve realized that you CAN […]
Pros and Cons of Using a Night Splint for Plantar Fasciitis
By Rehan Iqbal If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, you may feel a bit confused by the many different options available for treatment. Which is best? How do you choose? The truth is, there are pros and cons to all methods of plantar fasciitis treatment, and a combination of methods is usually the best […]
Are There Any Differences Between Non Slip Footwear and Skid Resistant Shoes?
By Rehan Iqbal Due to the obvious hazards that can be found in almost every workplace today, more and more employers are insisting on having non-slip footwear for their employees. Fortunately, numerous companies have started developing safety shoes meant to minimize the chance or risk of injury from accidental falls. This has led to all […]
Understanding Grip Ratings for Non Slip Footwear
By Rehan Iqbal Without a universal standard for most workplaces, employees and workers must determine the proper slip-resistant shoe that will suit their work environment entirely. This is virtually one very impossible task for the average employee who just wants something comfortable. The truth is that many different types of shoes are rated as non […]
