Improving Running Form Can Reduce Injuries

Running is an enjoyable form of exercise that can help with cardiovascular health and general well being.  Beginners often initiate a program because it is a low cost form of exercise that can be performed outdoors or on a treadmill.  More advanced runners often compete in 5k’s, half marathons, and marathons which requires more intense training.

Running stability workshop

Excerpts from: Running with stability workshop at Taylor Brawner Park in Smyrna

  • It is important to Pre screen with a Physical Therapist, running coach, or Sports Medicine Doctor before running.
  • Saucony Triumph and Guide are good neutral shoes
  • Visit: www.runningwarehouse.com shoes are sorted by foot type
  • Always stretch before you run
  • Cross train with 1-2 days of core stabilization
  • Never run through pain
  • Running cadence should be ~165-180 (180 strikes per minute is optimal)
    • If your cadence is less than 160 you are over striding and risk LE overuse injuries
    • To calculate cadence count how many times your left foot hits the ground in 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
best running shoes

Best Shoes of 2016

 

In an effort to promote wellness we have compiled a list of the best shoes of 2016. Below you will find David’s best shoe selections for 2016.

Asics – Gel Nimbus, Cumulus, Kayano

Brooks – Ghost, Glycerin

Saucony – Ride

Addidas – Boost (three models of Boost but all are good)

Nike –