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3 Important Foot Care Tips for Runners

3 Important Foot Care Tips for RunnersThe feet are one of the most essential parts of the body for all athletes. They keep people balanced, allow for increased flexibility, and are the first and often only part of the body that should touch the ground during sports and physical activities. For runners, the feet perform all of […]

Many runners experience toe problems especially bunions, blisters, and nails cutting into each other toes. The easiest way to fix that issue is investing toe spacers. Here are the 5 best toe spacers for running that are worth buying.

The 5 Best Toe Spacers for Running That Really Work [2019 Editions]

The 5 Best Toe Spacers for Runners that Actually Work & How to Find the Best Match for YouFrom 5K runners to marathon participants, toe problems happen to all levels of runners. Many runners suffer from foot issues like hammertoes, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and neuromas, and have found the magical touch of toe spacers. These […]

Are they good or bad for running? We believe they are good in moderation. We break down the 8 benefits of running with ankle weights.

The 8 Amazing Benefits of Running With Ankle Weights

The 8 Benefits of Running with Ankle WeightsSharesDo ankle weights work? What are the benefits of running with ankle weights? Can I burn calories while running with ankle weights? Do they help me run faster? These and many others are some of the great questions. Let’s start with the obvious… What Are Ankle Weights?According to […]

Running can put a lot of stress on your ankles some times resulting in acute to significant ankle pain. Here are our 12 best ankle braces for running.

The 12 Best Ankle Braces for Running

Got Ankle Pain? Here are The 12 Best Ankle Braces for Running 1Shares1Running can put a lot of stress on our legs since the shock between the feet, and the ground is absorbed by the legs. This occasionally leads to ankle and knee pain or even ligament tear. Ankle sprains are very common when you […]

How to Treat Ankle Joint Pain from Running

How to Treat Ankle Joint Pain from Running Quick Navigation What Causes Ankle Joint Pain While Running?Home Remedies for Ankle Joint Pain For RunnersMedications Commonly Used to Treat Ankle PainSurgery Treatment for Ankle Pain As a quick summary, here are the products that I include below with links so you can check pricing on Amazon. […]

If you’re a runner, you’ve probably had your fair share of aching foot pain. The good thing is that the pain barely lasts two days and, in most cases, it goes away naturally. One way to alleviate the pain is by investing in a foot bath. I break down our five favorite (including the one I purchased) with the 5 best foots baths

The 5 Best Foot Baths – Perfect For Runners With Achy Feet

The 5 Best Foot Baths for 2018Shares(Perfect For Runners with Achy Feet)If you’re a runner, you’ve probably had your fair share of aching foot pain. The good thing is that the pain barely lasts two days and, in most cases, it goes away naturally. But, what if you are preparing for an upcoming race and […]

Painful plantar fasciitis can make many runners stop running all together. A simple foot roller can solve some of the issues. Here are the 4 best foot rollers for plantar fasciitis that are worth It

The 4 Best Foot Rollers for Plantar Fasciitis That are Worth It

The 4 Best Foot Rollers for Plantar Fasciitis That Are Worth ItOur feet have been in constant motion since the day we were born. Just ask your mom and she’ll tell you those little fellas wouldn’t sit still. But as we grow up, our professions, lifestyles and other factors all contribute negatively to our feet’s […]

The 8 Best Plantar Fasciitis Treatments for Runners

The 8 Best Plantar Fasciitis Treatments for Runners20Shares191Have you ever woken up in the morning, and had stinging pain in the bottom of your foot as you take your first steps? That’s your plantar fascia, the connective tissue that runs from your heel, through the arch of your foot, to the base of your toes. […]

How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenail from Running

How to Prevent and Treat Black Toenail from Running45Shares2910When training for a 5K, or any type of race, your feet are your #1 ally. Many runners (and athletes of all kinds, for that matter) take their feet and toes or granted, and don’t realize how much pain and discomfort they can inflict when they are […]

Many runners encounter the aching feeling of top of the foot pain from running. There are several easy ways to help allieviate the pain

Top of Foot Pain from Running [Causes & Treatment]

20Shares117 Top of Foot Pain from Running – Symptoms & Remedies We share below the causes, symptoms, and treatment for your top of the foot pain from running so that you can back out and running again. Most avid runners experience top of foot pain from running at some time or another, finding the […]