STRIDE'S CORNER
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TOP 5 NEW TRAINING TOOLS- September 2009
A roundup of Stride's favorite running gadgets and gizmos for the Fall

5 TIPS FOR A BETTER 5 MILER- August 2009
Stride's expert training advice on how to squeeze the most out of your next road race.

THE SECRET WORLD OF DODING DEER TICKS: A TRAIL RUNNING ARTICLE- June 2009
A playful romp in the world of trail running by our resident rootstepper Stride.

FUN IN THE SUN- May 2009
Stride's diatribe on proper skin protection during the sunnier months of the year.

THE MYTH AND LORE OF THE MARATHON MEAL - April 2009
A rather lengthy look at pre-race fuel and some of the myths surrounding nutrition for marathon distance runners. Written by Stride.

THE WANING DAYS OF TRAINING- March 2009
Tips from Stride to help you maintain fitness, both physical and mental, during the weeks before the big race.

TREADMILL RUNNING- January 2009
Stride's cautionary tale on the dangers of indoor running.

SNOW RUNNING- December 2008
Tips on avoiding common injuries that result from the slippery white stuff, courtesy Stride "Old Man Winter" Longley.

NIGHTTIME RUNNING- October 2008
A brief tutorial on how not to get hit by cars, bikes, and other high velocity objects during the darker hours. Written by Stride.

FALL APPAREL- September 2008
This article explains some of the Do's and Don'ts of dressing appropriately for the cooler months in New England. Written by Stride.

THE GREAT ESCAPE- August 2008
A quick tutorial on fitting running into a busy summer vacation schedule of tanning, shopping, and enjoying beverages. Written by Stride "SPF 60" Longley.


INJURY INFORMATION
Handy guides developed in conjunction with Brooks sports to help runners and walkers combat common injuries. As with any injury, it is important to consult a doctor, physical therapist, or health care practitioner you trust for the best results.
ACHILLES TENDONITIS
An injury which most often manifests itself as a tugging or sharp pain along the back of the calf muscles and near the insertion at the heel.

BUNIONS
A common condition characterized by calcified growths at any of the metatarsal joints in the foot, typically the big toe.

HIP PAIN
A host of injuries and conditions manifest themselves as pain in the hip/hip flexors.

I.T. BAND SYNDROME
One of the most common injuries we see, often characterized by sharp lateral knee pain.

NEUROMAS
A condition in which the nerves and nerve sheaths in the foot are either swollen or inflamed, and caused frequently by ill-fitting footwear.

PLANTAR FASCIITIS
The other most common injury seen at Marathon Sports, often a sharp pain in either the heel or the ball of the foot.

RUNNER'S KNEE
A host of factors can lead to this condition, typically marked by dull, persistent pain to the medial side of the patella.

SHIN SPLINTS
Dull or sometimes sharp pains along either the medial or lateral side of the tibia.