Posts by Brad Birky

The feeling of stomping while running is caused by the foot hitting the ground too early in the stride motion. The straighter the knee is at the time of impact, the more force that is going to be...

For a beginning runner, it will take longer than average to build up a base level of fitness. Usually, it takes 8-10 weeks of regular running before the body will begin to show the results of that...

Take a break from running at least once a week. Experienced runners find that one or two days off from running a week is sufficient for recovery. Beginning runners may take even more rest days to...

It is widely common to have at least 2 pairs at a time. This is for several reasons such as alternating between them from day to day for variety and it's also good to have a backup pair in case you...

Experienced Runners Think good thoughts. They try to keep their thoughts either neutral or positive. Delving into negative thoughts and feelings could lead to major distractions from body signals or...

It is widely believed that it takes between 3 to 12 months to get into shape running, however, the duration depends on the amount of training invested, the individual's fitness level, and the...