Healthy Footnotes - Well Being with Every Step

  Food is fuel and plays an important role for runners’ energy, stamina, and overall performance. The three macronutrients in your diet include carbohydrates, protein, and...

  Commonly known as the “taper crazies”, tapering requires pulling back on exertion and effort to give your body rest and prepare for race day. It’s a great opportunity to...

  The length of a marathon build up can range from 12-20 weeks. Follow these tips as you get started with training!    #1 CONSISTENCY IS KEY…  If you’re a begi...

  There’s more to marathon training than just running. Athletes should incorporate cross training exercises into their routine to strengthen their bodies and prevent injur...

  A pre-run warmup can be short and sweet, between 5-10 minutes. These light aerobic exercises loosen up your muscles and activate them for your upcoming run. Five minutes...

Things That Make a Flat or Sandal Great—and Which Are My Fave to Wear! By Marisa Byrne   It’s peak summer—days are bright, long, and temperatures are warm! It’s that time of year to make the most...

By Brian Hoke   As a health care practitioner who regularly works toward maintaining optimal foot health, I see hundreds of individuals every year that have a mismatch betw...

By Ciara Lucas   Summer will be here before we know it, and with temperatures rising, so should your water intake. Hydration is a critical element to day-to-day functioning...

By Dr. Jackie Sutera Stretch Stretch, massage, ice routines are often prescribed for home treatments and also prevention from especially overuse injury. Stretch...

In years past, many people relied on the same pair of shoes to perform just about any athletic activity. Running or working out? Same shoe. Tennis or basketball? Again, same s...

Whether you sport walking sandals rain or shine or only when the temperatures are high, one thing’s for certain: both you ...

Running shoes and training shoes might be similar and have the same features However, there are some distinct differences between the two that can come into play next tim...

By Brian Hoke Choosing Your Shoes The shoes we choose become very important when we need to be on our feet for extended periods of time, particularly when we will be more active.  Wh...

You don’t have to sacrifice style to reduce your carbon footprint. In an age where sustainability is more important than ever, any efforts made to green-ify your fashion c...

By Ciara Lucas   May 8th is just around the corner, and sometimes finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can feel a little daunting. The most priceless gift is time spent to...