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How Runners Can Stop Knee Pain From Wrecking Their Fitness
One of my favorite summer events in Shelby County is the Women Run/Walk Memphis Program. Sponsored by the Memphis Runner’s Track Club, this program not only trains but empowers women in a supportive community to start a fitness routine. As I encourage women to take...
Friday Foodspiration: Nut and Seed Clusters
When I crave something sweet, these nut and seed clusters are my go to snack. The Swerve and cinnamon add sweetness without sugar, but you could always substitute maple syrup or honey as well. The nuts and seeds provide healthy fat, vitamins, and minerals that make...
5 Ways to Beat Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps effect nearly all athletes at one time or another. They cause pain, frustration, and slowl you down. Runners are at the top of the list, since cramps usually occur in the muscles used most during a workout. In one study of Marathon runners, over 95%...
How to Fix the Calf Strain That Keeps Coming Back
Have you experienced nagging calf pain that just doesn’t go away. Maybe even after months of resting and stretching. You are not alone! We see this all the time with runners in our clinic. They come in, after being avid runners for years, then all of a sudden a...
Friday Foodspiration: Apple Walnut Salad
Apple Walnut Salad Food doesn't have to be complicated to taste good. The sweet apples, paired with a tart vinaigrette are a great combination. Add chicken to make it a meal! Ingredients: 1 Apple, diced 2 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1/4 cup Walnuts 2 tbs Apple...
Quickly Stop the Frustration of Ankle Pain That Comes Back When You Run
You head out the door for a run. It’s time for your long run of the week. You are looking forward to getting away for an hour or so to clear your head and tune up your body. However, you don’t make it to the end of the block before. . . OUCH! Something in your...
Friday Foodspiration: Zucchini Boat Tacos
Do you prefer hard shell or soft shell tacos? Is a taco still a taco without a taco shell? This zucchini taco boat is a great way to get amazing Mexican flavors without the corn or flour tortilla. It even has an added serving of vegetables and is very low in carb....
7 Steps to Run, Walk, and Live Without Heel Pain
One of the most common complaints that walkers or runners come to us with is heel pain. Heel pain usually affects the underside or back of your heel. Either the tendon or plantar fascia across the bottom of the foot becomes tight or the Achilles tendon on the back...
Friday Foodspiration: Chocolate Chip Coconut Granola
This the perfect snack with one exception . . . I want to eat the whole pan as soon as it comes out of the oven. Granola has always been a favorite in my family, but I was disappointed with the ingredient list of most I found on the shelf. You can find a few good...
How Your Backside Effects More Than Your Jeans
Everyone wants a nice looking backside, right. But, those gluteal muscles do a whole lot more than just compliment our favorite jeans. The buttock, or gluteal muscles are one of the most powerful groups of muscles in the human body. They are actually made up of...











