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  1. staying fit with quadriceps tendonitis

    Do a variety of exercises a few minutes each and do them all in a row to make it a cardio workout. Whatever basic things you know that don't cause any pain to the injured area. Google circuit training if you need ideas but there is probably great core stuff that will come in handy for running...

  2. Awestruck at mall strike

    I am going to have to strongly disagree - basketball can be very hard on the knees and heel striking primarily affects the knees and hips. ESPN.com even had an article on how dwayne wade is a heel striker when he runs which possible has contributed to wear and tear on his legs (he is injury prone).

  3. WARNING: Rated R - May not be suitable for all audiences -- Hottest Female Athlete?

    ESPN just come out with their body issue and there is even some eye candy for the ladies. There are a few good ones including this. http://espn.go.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/8136693/image/4/maya-gabeira-2012-body-issue-bodies-want-espn-magazine

  4. Hiking/Backpacking Footwear?

    Planning on a bit of backpacking at the end of July in Yosemite and was wondering what others use for hiking. I have done plenty of day hikes in my unshoes sandals but I am not too confident about carrying around a 30lb pack for 3-4 days in those... Any experienced backpackers out there with...

  5. What shoes to wear?

    Unshoes Wokova Feather is a great runnnig sandal that I use a lot for casual wear. I just went to a wedding and wore some black zem360s and my feet were still comfortable by the end of the night at 4 am :). 360s are easy to slip on and have a thin sole, but as others have noted their...

  6. Would you...

    You deserve to be without pain TJ (atleast some of the time) - don't get bogged down in any of the political or moral bullshit. It isn't addictive in the same sense as opiates or other painkillers, and you are a responsible person who cares about the kids and will know when it is not...

  7. Lifting Feet/"Bicycle" Motion?

    It should be really hard to stub/scrape a toe (unless you are on extremely uneven ground). If you are bending your knees your foot is moving BACKWARDS (relative to your body) not forward as it hits the ground. You really need to bend the knees - even if you aren't winded you should stop your BF...

  8. Don't shorten your stride!

    Does anyone actually count their cadence???? If I try to focus on minute details like this I have a hard time running relaxed. My basic strategy is this 1) Run relaxed (don't fight your body) 2) Bend the Knees - this should lead to lifting the foot (instead of pushing off) At most I will...

  9. Pain on outer leg above ankle

    Icing is for immediately after injury to reduce swelling. Alternating between hot/cold is best to promote tissue healing . It has something to do with promoting blood flow in and out to remove damage/waste and bring in supplies to repair. I do it in the shower or two buckets if its for my...

  10. Favorite Cereal?

    Your digestive system takes a huge amount of energy and focus from your body. Eating throughout the day means your digestive system is "on" to some extent almost all the time. Fasting (or mini fasting) has some benefits. People often lose their appetite when they get ill, partially so your body...

  11. Favorite Cereal?

    I think this might be one of those conventional wisdom things that could use re examination. I have tried doing a quasi warrior diet for a month or so (not paleo) where I ate twice a day around 4:30 pm 8 PM and it worked quite well.

  12. The Perfect Runner Documentary - Part Three

    The nerdy science guy that lives inside me liked the bit about how we are really Homo cursor (running man) as opposed to Homo sapien (thinking man). Someone with more creativity/artistic ability (Zappa?) should make it into a logo/shirt - could go the evolutionary route...

  13. posterior tibialis tendonitis

    90% sure I had PTT issues - main symptom was pain on the inside of my foot (arch area). General tendonitis treatments should apply. If you still want to do your race and minimize rest you should try some hydrotherapy - alternating hot/cold water to stimulate blood flow (usually do it in the...

  14. When you sleep with your partner

    I would guess that it is related to the idiom "opening a can of worms" as in this thread is asking for trouble. As for your post....adults with interchangeable sleeping partners might be referred to as swingers. Just saying...

  15. Nutrition on long runs question

    Do not try anything new during your half marathon - do a couple 10 milers before your race if you can to see how your body feels. I prefer to go without solid foods for that distance personally, and I'm not really sure why your body would want an excessive amount of protein during a run. Maybe...

  16. Shin splints

    Are you sure its shin Are you sure its shin splints? From my (shod) experience they become very tender to the touch, like it is bruised. Stretching also does not really alleviate it - I believe its inflammation of the connective tissue joining the muscle to the bone. The hard impact (think...

  17. Building up my feet.. need advice

    Incorporate multiple surfaces Incorporate multiple surfaces into your run if you can. Run on sidewalk so you can ramp up your mileage/cardio but finish on something more challenging to focus on fine tuning the form.

  18. Let's have your PR's!

    Back in my shod days I ran 10 Back in my shod days I ran 10 miles at about 57:30 and 5ks in the 16:30s. My only barefoot race so far has been a 38:11 10k. Unless I can figure out something to do for my PTT it may be my only barefoot PR...

  19. Grrrrrr!! What did I do to myself?

    Don't think there is a ton Don't think there is a ton physical therapy can do for muscle strains/tears. If that is all it is you need to rest it the best you can and maybe do some contrast hydrotherapy.

  20. What qualifies as an injury?

    I usually don't do surveys I usually don't do surveys because I find the ambiguity frustrating. There could be 3 different categories to ask about. 1) Injuries where you seek medical attention 2) Injuries where you take time off from activity 3) Discomfort other than normal...
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