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High Heels are the Devil

QT: Non-Running Shoes Can (and Do!) Contribute to Running Injuries (Best Of-ish)

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Can we talk about the elephant in the room?

Elephant in the Room

When it comes to runners and their shoes, there are no shortage of arguments about which shoes are the best.

If you’ve been around these parts for more than a minute, you know that I’m a huge believer in Altras and their zero-drop platform.

But this quick tip isn’t about why I think Altras rule and other shoes drool.

No, this quick tip is about what you’re putting on your feet when you’re not running.

Because believe it or not, those shoes matter too. A lot.

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Summer is a Great Time for More Than Just Running

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Summertime is the favorite time of year for many people for a variety of reasons.

Obviously, Ice Cream is THE Best Part of the Summer

Obviously, Ice Cream is THE Best Part of the Summer

As runners, summer can be quite the dichotomy–it’s nice to not have to deal with the hassle of winter time running (cold, ice, multiple layers, etc.) but there are days where it’s just too dang hot for running!

I’ve talked an awful lot in the past couple of months about summer running: from the warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, ways to prevent heat illness, the benefits of running in the heat, and a public service announcement about the detrimental effects of treadmill running.

And as much as I like running in the summer, there are some other great aspects about summer that I love just as much.

Some of My Favorite (Non-Running) Summertime Activities

If you’re looking for something to do this summer besides running, here are a handful of activities that I really enjoy doing in the summer months: Read more