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How Much Does Shoe Weight Affect Running Performance?
Question: How much does shoe weight affect running performance? Dr. Jack Daniels: As a matter of fact I did the original research on shoe-weight factor, when I was working for Nike in the early 1980s and our research was presented at the World Congress of Sports Medicine in Vienna in the early 1980s. We found [...]
Common Causes Of Hamstring Running Injuries
Dr. Marc Bochner provides a comprehensive explanation on the different types of hamstring injuries and how to diagnose, treat and prevent in the first place. Hamstring injuries in runners are typically very stubborn and difficult to treat so we highly recommend reading this article. Here he covers the common causes: Muscle Imbalance There are several [...]
Can’t Shake That Plantar Fasciitis Injury?
Plantar Fasciitis, a runner’s nightmare, can ruin your training for a long time if not diagnosed properly and treated quickly. This article from Dr. Marc Bochner, our partner on strength and injury prevention, provides great insight as to why runners develop this injury, how to prevent, diagnose and treat it effectively. For acute pain, treatment [...]
Why Not To Drink Low Calorie Energy Drinks Before An Endurance Activity
Question: I recently saw some people taking a low calorie energy drink/shot like 5-hour Energy before a half marathon. Is there any science behind those high B vitamin drinks? By definition a calorie is a unit of energy, so if those drinks have little to no calories, then they can’t have much energy, right? Are [...]
Marathon Recovery Tips Immediately After Race
Here are some tips on how to aid the recovery process immediately following a marathon race: Nutrition Ice Baths Stretching Run your best marathon with a custom training plan, designed by Dr. Jack Daniels.
Long-Term Marathon Recovery Tips
How you approach the weeks following your marathon can make a huge difference in your long term health as a runner and when you start training towards a new goal. • First week after race. No running. Hide the shoes, sleep in and enjoy some much-needed rest. It’s important for your long-term progression as a [...]
