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Best Performance Running Sunglasses
There are several brands of high performance sunglasses out there and each claim to have the latest technology, the best features and the best performance. They also happen to have some of the highest price tags. While it’s worth it to pay for a good pair of running sunglasses, not all sunglasses are worth their [...]
Best Running Sunglasses
Unless you run in Seattle (and even then) there’s going to be times when you’re out running and you need eye protection. Running sunglasses don’t just keep you from squinting so that you can see what you’re doing, they’re actually protecting your eyes from the harmful UV rays. And depending on how much you run, [...]
Saucony AMP PRO2 Compression Suits
Compression gear has been all the rage lately and for good reason, it’s been shown to reduce running injury and promote healing. There have been a flood of new product hitting the marketplace like, compression socks, compression shorts, and now Saucony has released a full body compression suit. The Saucony AMP PRO2 compression suit comes [...]
Best Compression Socks
Whether you’re thinking of using them on race day, want to wear them during your normal training, or are purely interested in the enhanced recovery benefits, compression socks can provide you with support and a boost to take your running to the next level. But just like running socks not all compression socks are meant [...]
Best Running Socks
Your feet are everything when it comes running and you really need to take care of them. Buying and using running socks is a giant step forward to protecting your feet from all sorts of ailments: blisters, corns, calluses, cold and hot weather, etc. But different styles of running and different running conditions means that [...]
The Best Running Headphones
To run your best you need to stay motivated and it’s hard to stay motivated when you’re constantly trying to fit your earbud back in to your ear. And it seems like when you go to buy headphones you have to choose between great sound (the bass on a lot of earbuds is hard to [...]
Best Running Vests
When it’s hot out, your options are limited. More than likely you’re going to be running in the dark to try and avoid the heat. And unless you have the convenience of running on sidewalks (which can cause knee injuries) you’re going to be dodging traffic. Wearing a reflective running vest will obviously make you [...]
How to Prevent Thigh Chafing While Running
“How do I prevent my thighs from chafing?” is usually the thought that goes through someone’s head as they’re starting their third mile on a hot and humid day. Usually accompanied with some expletive, chafing can sneak up you as your thighs are repeatedly rubbed together in the presence of moisture, over and over again. [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatments
If you’ve suffered from plantar fasciitis you know how painful just moving around can be. Even if your pain isn’t severe, it’s still an annoyance and has the potential to develop into something serious. If you’re lucky enough to have caught it early, there are a lot of good plantar fasciitis treatment options available. Below [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Running Injury
If you’ve ever felt a pain on the bottom of your foot, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced plantar fasciitis. While there are numerous other foot injuries from running, the primary foot injury that runners experience is plantar fasciitis. The foot has an extra-thick tendon that runs from the heel and splays out to [...]
