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Pressure upon your lower body can cause quite a bit of discomfort. If you’re someone that works on their feet for a number of hours each day, frequents the gym, or even sits in the wrong position without support, you may be experiencing some type of leg pain. Sciatica may be a result of these actions as well. Sciatic nerve pain is extremely common, especially among adults over 30 years of age. Typically, people experience shooting pain down one side of the body, stemming from the low back. If your sciatic nerve becomes irritated, you may experience difficulty walking, muscle …

This article was written to answer some of the most common questions asked by new runners and by people returning to the running scene after some time off. 1.  How long should my first runs be? Answer: During the first week or so, try to keep your runs to no more than 15 minutes. After that, your goal should be to increase the time very gradually. It is recommended that you increase your mileage by no more than 10% each week. 2. What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes? Answer:  In the beginning, most people have …

Runners spend a lot of time worrying about the shoes that they wear for their workouts and races.  They’ll try on a dozen different trainers at a running shoe store, searching for the perfect shoe that will keep them running healthy.  But often, they don’t pay much attention to their casual shoes or their work shoes—the ones they’re wearing for the 14 or so waking hours a day that they aren’t running. These shoes can be just as important as the ones you run in, and a poorly-fitting or restrictive shoe that you wear for work or for fashion can …

When running, the average person will have a stride length of about 7 feet (2.1336 meters). This means that in a typical 5k race, a person will take 2,344 strides, equaling 4,688 steps. Using these same numbers, running a marathon could bring your step count to a whopping 19,763 steps! With all of these steps being taken while running, it is extremely important to make sure you have the right shoes for your feet. But how do you even begin to make sure you purchase the proper footwear? Here are six tips to help make sure you find the perfect …