Minimal Shoes and Barefoot Running [Video]
Ask the Expert: Running Video Series About the video: Minimal Shoes and Barefoot Running Are minimal shoes and barefoot running just a fad or something safe to try? Listen to Summit...
The Right Shoe Matters: Don’t Crosstrain In Running Shoes
Wearing the wrong footwear when you exercise may increase your risk of injury. We explain how to choose the shoe that’s right for your exercise program. You’ve been reading...
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Ask Sam Olson: What Are The Basics Of Good Running Form?
Don’t sacrifice the benefits of running to an injury. Good running form is the key to injury prevention. Sam has tips to help you evaluate your form and reduce...
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Ask Sam Olson: Should Running Shoes Be Based On Arch Shape?
Traditionally, running shoes are prescribed based on the shape of a runner’s arch. Recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of this approach. Physical therapist Sam Olson explains what we...
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Ask Sam Olson: How Do I Find The Right Running Shoe?
When Summit patient and runner Julio Salazar was treated for a progressive running injury, he quickly learned that he was choosing his running shoes for all the wrong reasons....
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Ask Sam Olson: Does My Running Shoe Matter?
Choosing the right running shoe starts with an understanding of the relationship between our feet and our bodies. Summit physical therapist Sam Olson explains how our feet inform our...
Ask Dr. Scofield: Guidelines For Transitioning To A New Running Shoe
Runners swear by their shoes, and for good reason. The type of shoe a runner wears may affect performance, and can make a difference between a running career marked...
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Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather Running
Whether you are a casual runner or a seasoned marathoner, these tips will help you stay fit safely when running in cold weather in Minnesota.