Just one factor Our lab tests separately measure how soft or firm a shoe is in the forefoot and heel, measurements that should be considered by forefoot and heel strikers when choosing cushioned shoes. We use a machine called “impact tester”. Repeatedly apply the 18.7-pound calibrated weight – the average leg weight – to the[…]
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Best Salomon Running Shoes Ever!
The history of the Salomon race started in 2001, when he launched his Raid Race sneakers. With its combination of robust construction, comfort and fit, it was a forward-thinking design for the time that brought some of the best features of hiking boots in running shoes. Since then, the brand has continued to expand and[…]
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Zero drop, carbon fiber plates, minimalist or maximalist – runners love to discuss and discuss the latest types and features of footwear. Far fewer long-term chats and online forums are devoted to discussing running shoe size. But how a shoe fits the length, width, and shape of your feet can be just as important, if[…]
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How we test Runner’s World has the most comprehensive shoe testing process in the industry. We work with over 300 local runners of all abilities, ages and sizes for real-world wear tests on paved roads, dirt trails and rocky trails. After a month of running over 100 miles, our testers report their results on features[…]
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Flatfoot runners face a number of challenges in finding the right running shoes, one of which is an excess of conflicting information on the subject. The internet and your local athletics store are probably pushing you to buy a shoe with more arch support. Sports injury experts will direct you to do the opposite. So[…]
The best running shoes for flat feet Continue Reading20 amazing sustainable gifts for a green summer season
Christmas shopping, while stressful at times, can also be a lot of fun. It is a joy to choose gifts that you know your friends and family will love, although finding those gifts can be challenging. But if you’re also concerned about the impact your shopping has on the environment (or you know your loved[…]
20 amazing sustainable gifts for a green summer season Continue Reading“I did 50 crunches every day for a month, here’s what happened”
For most of my life I have exercised fairly consistently, running outside, going to the gym, or taking exercise classes at least three to four times a week. But, like many people, I had lost the habit of exercising: first I was on my honeymoon, then there was the holidays … and you know, just[…]
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Safety is always an important factor for women (and WH’s initial reason joined forces with Runner’s World to launch the Runners Alliance), but this is double when you train alone, like many women today. Watch out for these tactics from Julie Morrill, a racing safety and self defense expert. 1 Search the route … not[…]
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6 common causes of hip pain The most common culprits of discomfort include hip flexor strains or hip flexor tendonitis, stress fractures and osteoarthritis. Less commonly, labral tears (cartilage), bursitis and hip shock can cause pain. Muscle strains and tendinopathy This accounts for about a third of all hip pain in runners. Disturbances or lacerations[…]
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Before the United States Women’s Soccer Team (USWNT) revealed that it planned its training for the 2019 World Cup (they won, by the way!). Around the players’ periods, the issue of how floating hormones could affect their training. Not much talked about, uh, not at all. But when you think about it, the idea makes[…]
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