How Young Is Too Young To Run?

With the current epidemic of childhood obesity in this country, if you have a kid who just loves to run, there are some definite benefits. Parents with active children who enjoy outdoor activities probably worry the most about injuries from contact sports or general horsing around. However, some also worry about the strain and impact of long distance running on younger bodies.Most fitness experts will tell you that there’s not a whole lot of definite research about young kids running long distances – because it’s really not something that’s a common health issue. If anything, most trainers...Read More

Keep Running Without Knee Problems

Many runners get some warnings (especially when they are starting out) about the dangers of too much impact on their joints. Yes, running is generally a high impact activity for the foot, ankle and knee joints. However, some recent studies have shown that running can actually be good for the joints. University studies and some published in fitness journals show that a random sampling of  runners over time can demonstrate that a moderate, disciplined running schedule can lead to greater longevity in the health of lower body joints.Why is running beneficial?Lots of experts speculate that the reason...Read More