By Konrad Barnes Full disclosure, I have flat feet. Or overpronated feet, and I only found out when I was 22 years old! Now for context, I was a decent high school track athlete in my heyday! And in my defense, I just always assumed that my feet were like everyone else’s feet. Of course […]
Can You Stop Plantar Fasciitis from Flaring Up Agian?
By Konrad Barnes A deep dive into what plantar fasciitis is, what causes plantar fasciitis, how to treat it and how to ensure you never have to deal with it again! In a previous segment we used my brother Leon as a case study, which gave us valuable insight into the condition. But now as […]
Is Plantar Fasciitis Killing Your Feet?
By Konrad Barnes A deep dive into what plantar fasciitis is, what causes plantar fasciitis, how to treat it and how to ensure you never have to deal with it again! Table of Contents What is Plantar Fasciitis? What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? How Can You Tell When You Have Plantar Fasciitis? What is Plantar Fasciitis? […]
What is Supination?
By Konrad Barnes Pronation is the term for the foot’s natural rolling motion as weight is transferred from the heel to the toes when you walk or run. Your feet are designed to move subtly from side to side with each part of the foot kicking in to do its part in propelling your body forward. […]
Overpronation & Footwear FAQs
By Rehan Iqbal If you have flat feet, you probably have a problem with overpronation. This means that your feet roll inward as you walk or run due to the lack of arch in your foot. What can you do about this? People with overpronation often have many questions about footwear, shoe inserts, orthotics, exercise and […]
6 Best Stability Running Shoes for Overpronation
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 […]
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 […]
