Category: Injury Prevention

September 26, 2014

Evolution Running – Proper Running Technique For Beginners

Proper Running Technique – Beginners And Avid Runners! Can you prevent running injuries? A popular question asked by millions of runners around the world. Taking into account that 80% of runners get injured every year, this question resurfaces very often in running circles. The answer is yes. It’s not a 100% guarantee, but running injuries can be minimised and often eliminated by following proper running […]

September 13, 2014

Injinji Toe Socks – Review

Now, this is a strange product to review – socks. Well, not just any socks, men toe socks to be more precise. What made me buy toe socks, or five finger socks as I like to call them (a little hail to the Vibram 5 fingers here)? Well, ever since I changed my running style a few months ago (going from a heel strike to […]

September 2, 2014

Barefoot Running

Barefoot running has become very popular in recent years. Much thanks to Christopher McDougall and his book “Born To Run“. Many consider this to be very extreme. As much as I like experimenting with new ideas, and the benefits of this theory, I do not see myself running barefoot on the streets. Specialist shoes have been invented to resemble the shape of the foot, like […]

July 12, 2014

100 Up Running Exercise

100 Up Running Exercise! There are many causes of running injuries. Naming them would be endless. The key is finding ways of avoiding them. 100 up running exercise is a simple and effective method. It helps to prevent running injury. Origins W.G. George, an amateur turned pro British runner, who set numerous world records in the 19th century developed a simple technique to help improve […]