This Saturday June 30 at 830 am join Bushel and Peck for their first annual Farm Fresh 5K! This isn’t your average 5k. Here’s how it works. You will be given a bag at registration and you will soon see why this bag is important. The race will start like any other but just as…
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Two Rivers Treads Center for Natural Running and Walking and Bros & Bras Join Forces to Launch Running HQ
It has been a really tough decision and something we’ve had to consider every year when we look at what we are trying to do in the community balanced by the sustainability of a small business. We are approaching year 8. I never thought we’d still be here but our community support and seeing people rediscover…
Ask Sock Doc: Recurring Running and Walking Injuries, Morton’s “Toe,” and More
Q:I followed your advice and threw away my orthotics and started wearing zero drops. My chronic sacroiliac pain (previously treated with Cortisone) has been completely resolved and all the years of feet and leg pains are gone. But now that I need to see a podiatrist for a painful hammertoe. How do I find one…
Walking vs. Running: Why These Gaits Are Not the Same
by Dr. Phil Maffetone. Walking is associated with first striking the heel, whereas a running gait involves landing farther forward on the foot—a midfoot strike in most cases with more forefoot landing as running speed increases. Making contact with the ground imparts impact forces—the foot literally collides with the earth on each step. While impact…
The Ideal Running or Walking Shoe Complements Natural Foot Function
Last month, I wrote about the need to properly assess your own foot size when buying running shoes. And judging by the number of emails I continue to get from readers on this topic, I feel it’s important to address these concerns once again. First, abandon the notion that you have a shoe size. Instead you…
Never too old to set a World Record! Meet Janet Hughes
Today we introduce you to the amazing Janet Hughes who is a local runner in our community. Janet unknowingly set a world record in the age 85 plus for the mile last year. In the same meet she set the US record for 800 meters. So if you think you are too old to set…
TrueForm Treadmills
TrueForm Treadmills for Natural Running TrueForm has designed the only treadmill that trains runners with the proper form. TrueForm’s shallow curve, together with their Responsive Belt Technology®, is proven to dramatically improve performance by reducing impact stress and asymmetry, increasing efficiency, and reducing the risk of injury. You can run barefoot on any of TrueForm…
Harpers Ferry (Backyard) 100 Miler- A Race of Pandemic Proportions
Today we share the fun adventure of local runners Paul Encarnacion, Mark Peyton, Jeff Fiolek, and Josh Binder who created the Harpers Ferry (Backyard) 100 . This is a creative and adventurous response to the Covid pandemic which took place Novemember 21–22 2020. Thank you all for answering the questions in the interview! What’s your…
Rim to River 100 Mile and the Second Mountain
I’ll start this blog trying to answer the question of why did I sign up for this. Well it’s been a rough year in many ways. I have worked like a dog at work not having taken a vacation day since before Covid in early March. I have been struggling also with some personal issues…
Beth’s Story- Obesity and Meds to Healthy Athlete!
Meet my friend Beth Maconaughey who will inspire you. Beth has gone from a medical patient on 10 meds and 330 pounds to healthy runner and athlete. Beth has lost over half her body weight and just finished a 50 mile run/bike challenge. Thanks Beth for sharing your amazing story of hope and perseverance. …
Hero’s Journey Episode 2: Betsy Hartley – From 400 Pounds and Severe T2 Diabetes to 100 Mile Runner and Healed
(caution: in this honest and raw story some language may not be suitable for children) Today is the release date of Star Wars Episode 9, the modern Hero’s Journey tale. Three years ago we wrote about the amazing Hero’s Journey of Betsy Hartley who had lost over 200 lb and completed a 100 mile race. …
Steely Determination- Steel Worker 9 years in Recovery Conquers JFK 50 mile in 4th Attempt
Two weeks ago it was a privilege to run with my friend Travis Muehleisen during the final half of his 4th attempt at the JFK 50 mile. I wrote about Travis on this blog 3 years ago. and also in Blue Ridge Outdoors Travis is in inspiration to us all with his amazing story of…
BACK TO THE FUTURE – LYDIARD PRINCIPLES FOR THE MODERN RUNNER AND RETAILER
Sharing the presentation and resources from our talk last week at The Running Event Austin with my friend Lorraine Moller, 4 time Olympian and Bronze Medalist and 1983 Boston Marathon Champion. We share the timeless principles of Arthur Lydiard for health and a life of running. Amazingly in the 1960s Lydiard even understood “fat adaptation”…
Two Beasty Ladies From West Virginia Show You How It’s Done
Today I share the ultra adventures of two amazing ladies Sarah Hodder and Katie Nolan Thompson who make our local running community what it is today….one of the coolest places to discover your inner beast and not get hurt in the process 🙂 Just this year they co-directed an amazing intro to ultra, the Miners…
April is Foot Health Month- Take Off Your Shoes and Walk
To celebrate April Foot Health Month something new and something old (and timeless). The living legacy of Dr Wikler is my good friend Dr Ray McClanahan. Ray is sharing what Dr Wikler so simply and elegantly described in 1961 in the book excerpt below (the book has been long out of print). For something new…
Betsy Hartley a Hero’s Journey- From 400 Pounds and Severe T2 Diabetes to 100 Mile runner and Healed
This week I share the amazing story of my Oregon ultra running online friend Betsy Hartley. Betsy and I share things frequently over Facebook and her story is one that will change your life if you are facing similar challenges. Read on and you will understand the nothing comes easy, but if you believe you…
Floris Gierman (aka Florrest Gump) on Getting Fast by Running Slow
Today sharing the amazing and joyful story of internet friend Floris Gierman who took his marathon time from over 4 hours to 2:44 by embracing the slow 🙂 Just this weekend Floris (age 34) ran the Tunnel Vision marathon in 2:55 at a Heart Rate ave 157 (see his results here) Floris is an endurance…
Ron Allison- Lose Half Your Body and Regain the Good Life
Sharing the story of my friend Ron Allison who is a good friend from Dayton Ohio who I have met several times on trips to my Air Force Reserve home of Wright Patterson AFB. Ron is inspiring others that yes you can do this and the journey although challenging, is filled with joy of a…
Mick Brown (aka Aussie Clydesdale) – A Natural Running Odyssey
Sharing the journey of my good friend Mick Brown who has transformed himself into a fat burning and bullet proof elite runner. Read on and learn some life lessons from a wise Aussie. …………………. “We are all experiments of one.” Dr Mark Cucuzzella. Weight has always been an issue for me. Running has always been…
Restore Your Health – Story of my friend Darrell Jones
Sharing the inspiring story of my friend Darrell Jones who is showing our community you can restore health and find joy and new friendships in the process. Good luck in your marathon this weekend and see you at the JFK 50! As a child I always had a strong sweet tooth. There were areas…
A Day in the Life in Shamma Sandals….and the Science of Why
I have been loving my Shamma Running Sandals well over 2 years now. I have run hundreds of miles of training runs, 2 marathons, and an Ultra. When traveling now the only footwear I bring is a pair of sandals unless it’s cold or I need something formal. Here is a tour of last Sunday…
Mysterious Reservoirs Of Power At The 2017 Boston Marathon
…. when your everyday strength is gone, can draw on a mysterious reservoir of power far greater. Then it is that you can reach for the stars. That is the way champions are made. —George Yeoman Pocock to the Boys in the Boat Yesterday at the Boston Marathon this quote was in my mind. Kathrine…
Thomas Cunningham- Maffetoning to Boston!
Sharing the story of online friend and fast Masters runner Thomas Cunningham. It’s never too late to learn new things about your inner machinery. Thomas see you in Hopkinton! Your butcher is right….the Ribeye is awesome and you cannot mess it up. ………………… I ran my first marathon in 1994 in a time of 3:44….
Beginner
Efficient Running Training Program: Beginner/Adapter Program Designed for the runner just starting out, after an extended break, or recovering from illness or injury. Primary goal is safe and gradual adaption back to fitness. This plan is very conservative and designed for anyone. Schedule is designed with flexibility and different activities, so have fun and make…
Proper Fit Explained
No article on the transition to minimalism is complete without some discussion on the effect of footwear, what is the ideal for footwear, how do you choose what is best for you, and most importantly how to fit the shoe. At Two Rivers Treads, we defy old-school thinking of narrow-shaped, ill-fitting conventional shoes. Improper shoe…