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It is a well-known fact that running shoes cannot substitute as walking shoes, and vice versa. The differences between running shoes and walking shoes are more than just appearance, and in fact there is a lot of technology that goes in…
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Running is a great way to get and stay fit. Many people mistakenly believe that they cannot run. This feeling is often the result of common mistakes that beginning runners make. By avoiding these mistakes, and taking your time, you may…
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Back in the 1970s, LSD was popular amongst fitness enthusiasts. In case you're too young to remember the 70s, in this case, LSD stands for Long Slow Distance; not the hallucinatory drug developed by Timothy Leary. Back then, it was be…
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Can you use running shoes and walking shoes interchangeably? Yes and no. Walking and running shoes are very different, as they were both designed for their specific purpose. Running shoes tend to be more durable, breathable and have mo…
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Whether you run, walk, hike or rock climb, foot problems can throw a big wrench into your activities. Foot problems like toe tendinitis and plantar fasciitis can take you out of commission for a long time if not handled properly. When…
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Triathlons are more than an athletic endeavor--they also are an exercise in planning and organization. Because a triathlete has to excel at running, biking and swimming, it takes a solid game plan to give each discipline the attention…
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It's likely that New Balance makes a shoe designed especially for whatever activity you enjoy, whether it's hiking, running, walking or something else. But before you start shopping, you need to know the meaning of those numbers on New…
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Some days you hike your favorite trail. Other days, you run it. Exercising in the outdoors gives you great views and healthy legs, but are you better off walking your next peak or running? Making the decision whether running is bett…
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Pronation refers to the inward roll of the foot during normal activities like running or walking. To be considered an overpronator, the normal degree of pronation has to be exceeded by 15 percent. At the end of the step cycle, most of…
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Used to facing often treacherous landscapes, outdoor enthusiasts must be sticklers when it comes to footwear for running, hiking and even trail biking. Although walking is considered less strenuous, the quality and performance of a wa…
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Northport is a village that is on the North Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County. In the fall the town hosts the 10K Cow Harbor race and a 2k fun run/walk to benefit the Special Olympics. Crab Meadow Golf course is an 18-hole course…
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There are three state parks less than 20 miles from Newark, New Jersey, which is great news if you are visiting the area and have the urge to go out and explore nature. These parks offer everything from casual walking paths that rambl…
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The calf muscles can be exercised with a large variety of exercise routines that will increase athleticism. Hiking and running are two of the simplest methods of increasing strength and endurance in the calf muscle but more focused exe…
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Los Angeles is a large city with many events and activities going on at any given moment. If you are going to be in Los Angeles in October and are looking for something fun to do, you will have no shortage of options to choose from. Wh…
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