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Staying Alive: Marathon Day Tips (Part 2)

by pribut on October 23, 2009

Now that you’ve trained properly after having a medical exam and clearance to run, you are nearly ready for the big day. Prudence should keep you upright for the next 26.2 miles. Some have said “Start slow, and finish slower”. But that may not be your plan. Make sure you run within your means. Be [...]

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Toenails Are Optional?

by pribut on October 22, 2009

Best quote of the day was by Chris Mcdougall in the New York Times:
“You know any sport has gone off the rails when you have to remove body parts to do it,” said Christopher McDougall, the author of a recent book about ultrarunning called “Born to Run.”
With it’s motto of “all the news that’s fit [...]

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Shoes: Are They Tiny Coffins? (What would Paul Brand, M.D. say?)

by pribut on September 1, 2009

Can Shoes Be “Tiny Coffins”. Yes, they can.
(Please read comment section below. Author Chris McDougall has posted an informative comment and added to the quotes seen in Born To Run.  I’ll extract from the quotes, but be sure to read the comment. (If it says “comments closed”, which the blog does automatically at a set [...]

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Rush Limbaugh and Time Magazine Are on the Same Page

by pribut on August 14, 2009

While you wouldn’t think so, Time Magazine and Rush Limbaugh are on the same reality denying page. Neither the magazine nor Rush are looking at the facts and being fair and balanced on the topic of exercise. Rush, not
that long ago, implied that exercise was not necessary, didn’t add to your health, and increased the [...]

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Toronto: Conference & Lecture Supplement

by pribut on August 1, 2009

I had the opportunity to speak at the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Annual Scientific Seminar this weekend. The American College of Podiatric Sports Medicine also held it’s annual meeting here in Toronto. The meetings were excellent. And, as always, it gave me the opportunity to see many people who I cannot often visit with. Old [...]

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It Just Doesn’t Add Up: Rocket Science and Healthcare

by pribut on July 12, 2009

It just doesn’t add up when you mix and match numbers that aren’t meant to be simply added together. When you have numbers that represent things that can’t be merely added together and derive from different measuring systems, you can’t simply join them together. If you thoughtlessly and carelessly put the numbers together, you could [...]

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Debate on Health Care Reform: Sense vs. Nonsense

by pribut on June 12, 2009

Health care reform of some sort is in the making for this year. The shaping of it probably should not be a political issue, but should be instead an informed decision made with wisdom.
Before medical procedures are performed a consent form called “informed consent” is read, (mostly) understood, agreed to, and signed. All speakers at [...]

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Overcome Sitting Disease: Celebrate National Running Day

by pribut on June 3, 2009

June 3, 2009 is the day for the celebration of National Running Day. This is a fine day to rededicate yourself to your fitness program. A day to set up your schedule to complete your first 5 K race or to solidify your marathon training schedule. We’ll be adding information to help you with both. [...]

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DC Declared Fittest of 50 Largest U.S. Cities

by pribut on May 28, 2009

The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) has been declared the fittest of the 50 largest cities in the  United States. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) using their American Fitness Index (TM)  AFI  has found that the overall health and fitness of Washington, D.C. ranks first nationally. The index is a composite which includes [...]

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Tip Of The Hat, Wag of The Finger Or Keeping The Tips of Your Toes Dry

by pribut on January 28, 2009

Well, no Colbert style tips today. Just a straight forward quick and easy tip for your toes.
Training Tip of The Week:
Always use synthetic socks for your runs. Use material will which wick moisture away from your feet. Cotton socks lose their shape and cushioning when wet. They also hold the moisture against your feet increasing [...]

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