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Science on the Run: Bad Posture = Bad Runner

By |2015-08-17T13:27:24-04:00August 17th, 2015|Biomechanics|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter As a fidgety-runner-type-who-hates-sitting-at-her-desk and worries about maintaining good posture, I’ve been incorporating stretching a few times a day, in addition to multiple walks to fill up my cup at the water station and my mid-day run (with all these breaks, you probably wonder how I ever get […]

Science on the Run: Pesky Ankle or Knee Issues? Consider Your Midsole.

By |2015-05-15T00:03:37-04:00May 15th, 2015|Biomechanics, Injury Prevention/Treatment|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter With all the different types of running shoes on the market, have you ever stopped to wonder whether a softer or harder shoe truly affects how you run? Do they prevent injuries? I’ve previously discussed the importance of perceived comfort when choosing a shoe. Here I present […]

Science On The Run: Explaining the Kenyan Advantage In A Moment (Arm)

By |2015-01-29T14:13:07-05:00January 29th, 2015|Biomechanics|

Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter It is believed that at the highest level of running performance, running economy is the most crucial factor dictating performance. So, who better than a homogenous sample of some of the best distance runners in the world to challenge this idea? An international team of researchers published […]

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