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Reese Witherspoon Strikes Midfoot
We have seen a many photos recently of Reese Witherspoon playing softball, and it looks like she will be running in her upcoming film, too.
It's nice to have a job that keeps you active. It also looks Reese is midfoot striker, which is good running technique.
There Really Is Not One Right Way to Run
When it comes to endurance, long-distance running as opposed to sprinting short distances like Jamaican gold medalist and record breaker Usain Bolt (100m, 200m), there is not just one way to run.
There are many techniques out there and almost as many variations as there are runners. When watching the men's marathon (yes, I watched the men's marathon, which I guess establishes me as a running geek even if my weekly mileage doesn't), I kept using my DVR to pause the action and try to figure out where these elite runners strike: heel, midfoot, or toe.
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Run Barefoot and Avoid Running Injuries?
The idea of running barefoot seems like some new age, hippie movement to get people to be free in their bare skin. Or some eco-friendly push to persuade people to forgo sneakers so they don't end up in landfills. Although the freedom and environmental arguments for barefoot running are valid, Christopher McDougall, author of the best-selling book Born to Run, believes running without sneakers could be the answer to preventing shin splints, knee pain, and other running injuries.
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- American Idol winner Kris Allen releases his first single — JustJared
- Gabrielle Reece fits fitness into a busy life — FitSugar
- Kevin Federline is comfortable with his new weight — Wonderwall
- Edward Norton is very charming — Lainey Gossip
- Is Chelsea Handler back with her boyfriend/boss? — D-Listed
- AnnaLynne McCord's dress gets blown away on the beach (NSFW) — Egotastic
- Amanda Seyfried strikes a pose — The Superficial
- Kristin Cavallari's shorts are illegal — Hollywood Tuna
- Holly Madison loves candy — Hollywood Rag
- Check out these hot Hollywood heels — cityrag
- Pink brings the fun to LA — popbytes
- Tim Gunn is Marvel Comic's next super hero — Pink Is the New Blog
Gear Review: Cell Voltra Running Shoe by Puma
I just took Puma's new running shoe, the Cell Voltra ($100), out for a test run.
The first thing I noticed was that the shoe is incredibly light. Being the curious sort, I put it on my digital kitchen scale to weight it.
Learn to Love: Running Downhill
It has taken me considerably longer to reconcile my negative feelings of running downhill with the power I feel running up the other side. Unlike biking down a descent where gravity pulls you along, running downhill is work and it's hard on your quads and knees. In my neck of the woods though, it's difficult to find a flat run so I've had to cultivate a love of running downhill.
Do Tell: Who Do You Dress For?
I saw a woman on public transportation the other day who was dressed to the nines — very self-consciously so.
She had on loads of Diana Vreeland-esque bangles, black leggings, a black cape, black hat, black heels, a red skirt and red lips. She was also rocking a bowl cut.
Kristin Steps Right Into Lauren's Open Spot on The Hills
The new cast of The Hills continued filming on Friday after their Mexican fiesta fun earlier in the week. Stephanie Pratt, in her shorts and heels combo, took a moment to strike back at Paris Hilton for insulting their show before joining Audrina Patridge for lunch. Meanwhile, Kristin spent some time with her ex boyfriend Brody at Enoteca Drago.
Running Debate: Where Your Foot Should Strike
Whether you're new to running or have been running for years, you want to do all you can to prevent foot pain, pulled muscles, shin splints, and runner's knee. Although running may seem like an innate skill we're born with, fine-tuning your technique is essential for avoiding injuries.
Experts may tell you that preventing pain and discomfort is as easy as running "correctly."
Running Explained: Pronation
If you're a runner, it's a must to know what type of pronator you are. Pronation refers to the way your foot rolls when it hits the ground, and there are three types: normal pronation, overpronation, and underpronation (aka supination). Figuring out your running pattern will help you buy the right kind of running shoe, which will not only make running more comfortable, but it can also prevent injury.
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