Tag: "Shoes"

Photo by hjl via Flickr
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If the Shoe Fits, Buy It: Choosing the Right Shoes

Paula had gained 20 pounds since she moved to San Diego 6 months ago.  She knew that she had to change something or her weight would get out of control.  Convinced that running would do the trick, she grabbed a pair of walking shoes out of her closet and started running for 20 to 30 [...]

Foot Blisters
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Blisters Are No Fun!

Photo by Mauricio Pellegrinetti via Flickr Almost everyone has experienced the unpleasant sensation of foot blisters at one time or another.  They tend to occur at the heel or soles of the feet.  And wow can they be uncomfortable and even painful sometimes.  They can make walking a living nightmare.  If you put your body [...]

Talli van Sunder Running
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BH4BP #29 – Running: The Gold Standard of Exercise

Today I would like to talk about a subject that is dear to my heart.  That’s right, running.  Both my dad and mom were runners.  They got me started competing in track when I was in elementary school and I have been running ever since. Running is really the gold standard of exercise. It is [...]