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Can Basketball Shoes Be Used for Running? (And Vice Versa!)

Basketball shoes can be used for running, but only for short distances. For anything longer than a very short run, you would be much better off wearing a running-specific shoe in order to protect your feet. Additionally, the extra weight of a basketball shoe would result in increased fatigue if worn during a longer run. Finally, running in higher topped basketball shoes will often result in chafing and blistering around the ankles and Achilles tendon area.

How To Protect Your Nipples When Running?

By using the tips mentioned in this article, you’ll be able to avoid the worst cases of this terrible affliction and you’ll also know the best way to treat chafing when it does occur!

Running With a Weighted Backpack! Should You Do It?

Wearing a weighted backpack while running can assist an athlete if done correctly. However, if the goal is speed and longevity, it can hinder rather than help.

Heart Rate Vs Swim, Bike, Run (Simplified Definitive Guide)

So what’s a reasonable heart rate for swimming, biking, and running? We get into the heart rate zones and which ones are the best for training, competing, and recovering.

Do Professional Triathletes Drink Alcohol ? Should You Do It!

Professional triathletes are much like the rest of us when it comes to their stance on alcohol. Some of them drink, but some don’t. Champion triathletes Mirinda Carfrae, Tim O’Donnel, and Linsey Corbin all admit to enjoying a glass or two of wine or beer even during their training season. Whether triathletes feel pressure to celebrate with alcohol or they just enjoy drinking, research shows serious recreational endurance athletes drink more than their sedentary counterparts.

Why Do Runners Wear Necklaces? Should You Wear One!

Wearing a necklace while running can be a particularly notable choice because it is a sport that often prioritizes lightweight materials and state-of-the-art gear. In that sense, it can be seen as a right of passage for some elite runners to wear a necklace during a race. Some runners even jokingly wonder just how fast you have to run before you can pull off such a bold choice. So what’s the rationale behind it?