The Sock Doc Training Principles: Become a Strong, Fast, Efficient, Injury-Free Athlete
January 30, 2012 Filed Under: Training 6 Comments
This is Sock Doc's Mega-Post on Training Principles. It's divided up into 5 parts, all relating to each other at various levels. I hope you enjoy them and learn a thing or two. Please post any comments or questions here on this post, as the articles themselves do not allow for comments. Sock Doc Training Part I: Aerobic Activity Is the Foundation to Your Health AND … read more
VIVOBAREFOOT Evo Review – Pretty Much the Best
January 30, 2012 Filed Under: Gear Leave a Comment
One of the perks of having a site like this is that companies want to send me free stuff to try out and review every now and then. I've turned down several products because I don't think they're any good - not just for me - but for any of my readers either. I've also received products that I haven't reviewed because, well, they suck. I think most products are … read more
Do Not Stretch! 10 Reasons Not to Stretch
January 25, 2012 Filed Under: Training 31 Comments
Here's some fun reasons not to stretch; some more serious than others. If you're overly sensitive about stretching, (noted in #2), you can catch-up on the Sock Doc "Stop Stretching!" - or continue to stretch. … read more
Injinji Performance Toesocks Review
January 22, 2012 Filed Under: Gear Leave a Comment
Thanks to the gang at Injinji Toesocks for sending me a complimentary pair of their Performance Toesocks. Actually they sent me two pair because the first one went missing in my household of five, but was later retrieved after they sent me another pair. But that turned out great because both my wife and my 10-year old daughter love them. … read more
Swiftwick Sock Review
January 21, 2012 Filed Under: Gear Leave a Comment
Hey the Sock Doc's gotta wear socks - and thanks to Swiftwick I've been wearing some nice ones this winter. Swiftwick sent me (gratis) some of their Aspire One Compression Socks (in photo) which are my favorite pair of socks in the drawer right now. They're the ones that unless overly sweaty, stinky, or muddy - I'm wearing for another day before they hit the wash. … read more
Tackling The 10 Myths Of Barefoot Running – by Dr. Campitelli
January 9, 2012 Filed Under: Training 3 Comments
There's many things the Sock Doc loves. Some include barefoot/minimalist running, people who strive to be healthy and fit, chocolate (dark 80%+), and orthotics being recycled into something of better use, of course. I especially appreciate when another doctor, in this case a podiatrist, embraces health and human function and wants to help his/her patients achieve a … read more
Injury-Free Running Booklet
January 1, 2012 Filed Under: Training Leave a Comment
I am pleased to have contributed to the Natural Running Center's booklet Injury-Free Running: Become a More Efficient and Faster Runner. This short but very sweet 72-page booklet discusses the basics of natural running and how it can help anybody and everybody not just run more efficiently, but develop their overall health and fitness. You'll learn how to choose a … read more
Preventing and Healing Stress Fractures & Stress Reactions
November 14, 2011 Filed Under: Injuries 9 Comments
A stress fracture occurs when there is an overload of stress in a bone because of poor biomechanics and sometimes accompanying nutritional imbalances. Poor biomechanics occur due to muscle imbalances that are a result of mechanical and nutritional problems. Improper footwear is a very common mechanical factor resulting in muscle imbalances and subsequently a stress … read more
SITES OF INTEREST
- Barefoot Runners Society Educating the running public on the health benefits of barefoot and minimalist running
- Dr. Nirenberg: America's Podiatrist A podiatrist who understands how the feet affect the whole body
- Joe Friel Joe Friel’s Blog is for the serious endurance athlete who wants to stay current on the science and art of training for sport
- MovNat True to nature workouts, diet, and lifestyle
- RailRiders RailRiders community blog which connects adventure-seekers from all over the world
- Runblogger Thoughts and tips on running and living an active life
- Running and Rambling A little bit of everything related to trail running: race reports, gear reviews, photo tours, general training discussions, and occasional assorted nonsense
- The Minimalist Runner Minimalist shoes to support your minimalist running lifestyle
- Toe Salad A directory, forum, and community for all things minimalist footwear.
- Zero-Drop “All The Shoes That Fit”
SWEET READS FROM MY DRGANGEMI.COM SITE
- Beware of Splenda Splenda (sucralose) is a really bad food additive
- Calories In = Calories Out? No, not all calories are created equal
- Canola Oil – Leave it on the Shelf Why canola oil is not part of a healthy diet
- Cholesterol and Your Health Athletes often suffer from low cholesterol; that’s worse than high
- Cleaning the Pesticides Out of Your Diet Pesticides are everywhere – limit your exposure
- Do Not Choose This Plate The new government food plate scheme is a disaster
- Energy Drinks Might Kill You! Energy drinks are not always the best idea
- FODMAPs – Your Guide to a Superior Digestive Tract Refraining from FODMAPs can have a dramatic effect on athletic performance
- Healthy, Active, Barefoot Kids! Lose the shoes and get your kids feeling the environment around them
- Lower Back Pain and Your Adrenal Glands There’s a strong link between your stress levels and back pain
- Progesterone & Pregnancy Female athletes often have depleted progesterone levels
- The Flu Shot for Zombies Read this if you’re considering getting your annual flu shot