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Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/ball-of-foot-pain/ Ball of foot pain can be a nuisance for many people, especially runners. This guide explains symptoms, causes, and treatment for both the short and long term The post Ball of Foot Pain: (Metatarsalgia) 8 Causes, Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on RunToTheFinish.

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/should-you-ice-or-heat-an-injury/ Icing or heating injuries or painful joints can provide pain relief. But it’s important to understand when to use which type of ‘thermal therapy’. More data now exists to say there is a right and a wrong way. R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) — it’s the standard treatment we’ve heard…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/funny-running-quotes/ Listen it’s great to be focused on your running goals. Driven to show up for every tempo run, hit your track paces and oh yes work those hips…but running just isn’t that serious! Hence, my love of some funny running quotes. 99% of us aren’t aiming to be elite runners.…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-electrolyte-powder/ What is the best electrolyte powder? For most runners it’s one that not only meets your sweat needs, but doesn’t overload your gut with sugar causing stomach cramps. As always the answer depends on what you need from a product. Over the last year, I’ve been in search of my…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-track/ If you’re thinking about adding running track into your workout routine, here’s everything you need to know as a beginner running track. The track is not just for professional athletes or student track stars anymore! And it’s not just for the timed high school mile that so many of us dreaded. If…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/sea-level-to-high-altitude-running-how-it-impacts-running/ The first question most runners in Denver ask is “How are you adjusting to the altitude?” If they’re lucky my non-totally adjusted lungs leave me enough air to say…it’s altitude running is hard. Meanwhile my Florida friends start with “are you freezing?!” and my Mid-West friends “where are you running…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/numb-feet-when-running/ As runners, we deal with a lot of different issues from runner’s knees to Achilles tendonitis. But what about numb feet when running? It’s one thing to feel like your foot is falling asleep when you’ve stood up from sitting, and a totally different and uncomfortable sensation when it happens…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/hip-extension-and-mobility-for-runners-prevent-it-band-syndrome/ Hip extension serves many benefits in our stride and can lead to issues when not addressed. Learn it all including best exercises here The post Hip Extension: Best Exercises, Benefits, Issues, and More appeared first on RunToTheFinish.

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/flat-feet-running-shoes/ Finding the right shoes and feeling comfortably supported should be your top priority if you have flat feet. One of the things that lead to injury for many runners is overpronation, which is when the arch falls in causing the ankle to roll in as well and sending strain up…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-podcasts-for-running/ I fell in love with listening to audiobooks while running as I trained for my second marathon solo in 2006. Over the years of training that followed, I’ve found podcasts about running are not only more accessible, but provide a different level of motivation than an audiobook. {Checkout my top…