It’s Not About The Marathon Finisher Medal, But The Training Definitely Improved Calf Claudication

It's Not About The Marathon Finisher Medal, But The Training Definitely Improved Calf Claudication

As I hobbled over the finish line, I Tried To Decline The Marathon Finisher Medal But They Insisted! They gave me the medal for coming in last. Literally last! Deb had a great first marathon. I keep telling her she's a natural athlete! Race Analysis: My run fell apart in the second half of the race. Foot pain kicked in with a vengeance, while calf claudication had vanished by three miles or ... Read more

Peripheral Arterial Disease-Induced Leg Claudication Research At The Running Track

Peripheral Arterial Disease-Induced Leg Claudication Research At The Running Track

Exercise Improves Leg Claudication Run Wisely and Report Your Data Leg claudication is a pain, especially for those who love to run. You can run the equations or see how you feel. True! It is a fluid dynamics problem. For us runners with leg claudication, it's a supply and demand problem. Thoughts: Control the demand and you'll balance the supply. Build collateral circulation with exercise and ... Read more

Running Away From Calf Claudication Due To Progressive Vascular Disease

Running Away From Calf Claudication Due To Progressive Vascular Disease

Running Treatment for Calf Claudication Running clearly improved my calf pain! clau·di·ca·tion noun A condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries. You might think an average run pace of 13:09 is glacial, but I'm delighted that my running is finally coming back. I still had to stop for 10-20 paces each half-mile. This was to allow ... Read more

Runners Please Don’t Heel Strike, I Don’t Care How Old You Are!

Runners Please Don't Heel Strike, I Don't Care How Old You Are!

Don't Heel Strike, Please! Thump! Thump! Thump! I guess we only learn from our own mistakes? Today I said to a young runner, on the adjacent treadmill, "Please don't heel strike." I tried to be tactful, not like some irritating old guy. I just said, "How's the running going?" Thump! Thump! Thump! "Several friends of mine have ruined knees due to running with a heel strike, when they were young." Thump! ... Read more

Save Your Knees With Low Impact Running

Save Your Knees With Low Impact Running

You Can Save Your Knees If you don't wait too long! Took me years to master this! Sure glad I did! Sorry the focus is off, no idea why. Too hot to go out there and do it all over again. Life is brief! Follow the advice of Danny Dryer and Jack Heggie, and you might run for the rest of you life. You might even qualify for the Boston Marathon. You never know your luck - more to do with skill and ... Read more

Knee Pain, Runner’s Bane: Beware The Canyons Of Your Mind!

Knee Pain, Runner's Bane: Beware The Canyons Of Your Mind!

Prevent Knee Pain, ASAP! Two images, same cause! "Neurons that wire together, fire together!" Donald Hebb, 1949 Knee pain is the commonest problem I encounter, when asked for advice on living the life of an older athlete. Habits sculpt our minds, and consequently our bodies! To change your body, you have first to change your mind. It took three knee surgeries, two due to running, before I ... Read more

Running Shoes Are Tools, Pay Attention!

Running Shoes Are Tools, Pay Attention!

Running Shoes Are Tools? So Use Them Accordingly! Work WITH your running shoes! They are wonderful tools, just like a hammer is a tool! Running shoes play a big role in my life, but I have to work with them for an optimal experience. Don't just put on your shoes, and expect to not think about them anymore. You're a team, you and your shoes. Running shoes are not supposed to be a crutch. In fact, if you use ... Read more

Returning to running safely? Thumbs up for body awareness training!

Returning to running safely? Thumbs up for body awareness training!

Body Awareness Training The Key To Active Healthy Aging  Returning to Running, Safely? Andrew Weil Said Running Is For Young People! I Say, "Forget that!" On returning to running in my 50s, I could have avoided two knee surgeries, and lots of pain, with a little body awareness training. But I had no idea, back then! I was, basically, clueless! Body awareness training came consciously into my life, much ... Read more

Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.