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| Heidi Splete |



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Summer is coming! File Your FeetIt's sandal season! Personally, I have never been a sandal wearer. I am more of a sneaker girl. And since I have been wearing orthotics in all my shoes and running shoes for years, they don't lend themselves to many of the cute sandal styles. That ... April Showers: Be PreparedI just responded to a question from a runner concerned about the rainy race day forecast for an upcoming half marathon. Spring weather can be variable, so for spring races, it's good to be as prepared as possible. I'll reiterate my favorite rainy race ... Inclined to Cross Train? Try a 12-15% Treadmill WalkI read an interesting item on Active.com about cross training for runners in which Matt Fitzgerald recommends walking on a treadmill with a 12-15% incline as a cross training option and alternative to running. I hadn't thought about changing the ... Perk Up Your Spring Running With New GearWe had a mild winter this year, but that doesn't mean you can't spice up your spring running wardrobe with some new gear. Spring is a great time to get a new pair of running shoes. Your favorite model will be available in new colors, or if your ... Fall Marathon Plans? Watch Your Signup DeadlinesThinking of a fall marathon? Be sure to check the website of your desired race. Many of the big fall races open their onine registration in the spring. Even if you haven't really started training, make note of the registration day so you don't miss ... Packaged Salad Makes it Easy to Be GreenI had a bad experience with bagged salad about 10 years ago, enough to put me off the stuff for a solid decade. I have felt that I'm missing out on the opportunity to improve my running nutrition by eating more salad. But I'll buy a bunch of ... Knee Replacements on the RiseThis week, some sports medicine news from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS had their annual research meeting, and one of the studies involved tstatistics about total knee replacements in U.S. adults. Some facts about total knee ... Mild Winter Weather: Bonus for NewbiesBeginning runners, I hope you're enjoying a mild winter. You are lucky! Even devout, experienced runners have a harder time getting motivated when the wind chill is in the teens and there are insidious ice patches on our favorite roads and paths. But ... Leg Cramps? Stay HydratedSometimes it's harder for runners to stay hydrated in the winter. It's cold, and drinking cold water sounds less appealing. Coffee and tea help you stay hydrated to some extent, but too much caffeine can have the opposite effect. Have you noticed that ... Shorter Days, Shorter DistancesIn the middle of winter, when it's dark and cold, don't underesticate the value of a shorter distance run. I usually think that something is better than nothing (unless, of course, the roads are icy, in which case it is time for a day off or a trip to ...
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