I have put together a video compilation of some of my favorite mobility and strengthening exercises for the foot. The target of most of these will be for the intrinsic soft tissues of the feet but you can't fully target just one area or muscle of the body with an exercise. I didn't think of all of these ideas and I tried to give credit to those that I learned them from where I could!
These would be good for anyone with a history of ankle, lower
Showing posts with label Minimalist running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minimalist running. Show all posts
Jul 20, 2013
Jun 11, 2013
The 10% Rule of Running: My Experience and Thoughts
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 by AKthe_AT

Ah, the 10% rule of running for increasing mileage or run time. A very specific and objective piece of conventional wisdom handed down from each running generation to the next. Many have voiced both praise and disdain for the rule and it has even been used in some research studies.
I am currently in the process of rebuilding my running base after letting it dwindle to near
Jun 5, 2013
Three Laps and Three Cues to Better Form Running
Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2013 by AKthe_AT
Well, today is national running day here in the US so I hope you all get a chance to get a run in! Today's post goes back to a personal event from about three weeks ago...
I work at a small private college as a certified athletic trainer and I was covering some end of the year practices for the football team as they prepared to go on an overseas trip. Like many football fields,
May 23, 2013
Why do you run?
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by AKthe_AT

I was asked a very innocent and nonchalant question the
other day. The question was produced by a little small talk but in reality it was
a deep question. The answer to this question has many parts or layers and many
different but viable responses. I realized that the response that I would give
is dependent upon time.
I wasn’t always a runner or a fan of running.
May 3, 2013
Researching the Adaptations to Running in Minimalist Shoes
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2013 by AKthe_AT
I like research, especially research related to sports medicine and running. I like to read it, discuss it and implement it. Beginning this fall, I will even do some research myself for my Master's Thesis.
However, I find myself a clinician at heart and do not wish to solely do research as my career develops. Even though I have inklings of desire to get a PhD someday. Despite this, I wish I was helping conduct this research study that this article
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