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What Does Hoka One One Mean? And What Language Is it?

Hoka One One is a company of runners committed to creating the best-engineered running shoes to the world’s toughest terrain and races. It started with the need to run fast and far. What does Hoka One One mean? It actually means ‘freedom to fly?’ or ‘time to fly’ What language is Hoka One One? It’s […]

Running Shoes Round-up – 19 Runners Reveal Their Best And Worst Running Shoes

One thing is sure, if you’re going to take on a half marathon or the legendary 26.2, you’re going to need a decent pair of running shoes. But which ones, I hear you ask.Well, there’s a huge selection of running shoes and which one you choose can be a very personal decision. It’s also based […]

If The Shoes Fit

Probably one of the questions I get asked the most when it comes to running is about shoes. I get it, there are a lot. I see on the internet quite often people asking “What is the best running shoe?” Well, I am here to tell you to NEVER ASK THAT QUESTION AGAIN! Running shoes […]

10 Ways To Not Get Bored When Running

Someone asked me an interesting question. I have a question – how do you not get bored?? Sorry but I manage it twice a week on average but can only do about 3-4miles as I just get really bored. Probably if I had SF bay to run by that would help rather than the rather […]

18 Things To Expect When You’re Trail-ing..

I wanted to pull together a quick blog post about the things I wish I’d known beforehand about trail racing! What to expect when you’re Trailing… It’s very informal. Before the race, there were people simply milling round a field. There was no start line – just a clock and some cones on the grass […]

15 Great Reasons To Run The Kaiser Half

I have to be honest, I am not a fan of bloggers being ‘ambassadors’ for stuff but the one exception has always been bloggers being race ambassadors. Because generally race ambassadors come with delightful discount codes for the race they’re ambassadoring and let’s be frank, who DOESN’T like to race and save money? So I […]

Winter Running Gear – What’s Great

Guest post Ok, before you start laughing I am going to share my favorite winter running gear. I know, I know, you are saying to yourself, “what does this Florida runner know about winter gear?” Ok, you are right, I don’t know much! This is just another reason I love Coach M! Not only does […]

Combatting Soreness After a Run – Things To Consider

I have a treat for you today on the blog. This is a topic that has hit home with me, both in running and in weight training. In fact, I am battling it this very day! It is combatting soreness and as you know I’ve been hitting the gym and upping my weights with my […]

7 Great Hiking Trails To Consider (+ 12 Safety Tips For Successful Hikes)

MCKENZIE RIVER TRAIL We made our first visit to McKenzie Trail this weekend and it did not disappoint. The entire trail is comprised over 26 miles, but as this was just an afternoon trip, we decided to start at the beginning and hiked a total of 5.2 miles. Those 5+ miles were an overall easy […]

Health Benefits of Running – A Great Way to Maintain A Perfect Healthy Body

Running or jogging is a great way to maintain that perfect healthy body. Many people choose running as a part of their daily exercise to maintain a healthy way of life. Some people start running or jogging exercises to boost their energy, to lose weight, improve their overall health or compete in running races, whereas […]

9 Destination Marathons – A Great Personal Feat With An Amazing Vacation

If you can combine a great personal feat, with an amazing vacation, why not, right? Here we’ve outlined some of the best marathon destinations in the world, and some things to do while you’re there. That is, if you are too tired after running over 26 miles. Reggae Marathon – Jamaica The Reggae Marathon is […]

The 6 Hardest Races on Earth – Some Of The Toughest Events Known To Man

If we’re being honest, we can all admit that a marathon is an incredible personal feat. It is a long, hard-fought, 26.2 miles of pain, suffering, triumph, and joy, all rolled into one. But for some, your ÒaverageÓ marathon just doesn’t cut it. So for the competitors who just can’t seem to get their fix […]

What to Eat on Race Day – 27 Expert Runners Share Their Race-Day Breakfast

(Note: for a better reading experience, read the post on your computer.)If you’re like many runners, you’ve trained for weeks or months, ready for your first race or a PR and you’ve probably made sure to fuel properly in the days leading up to the race.But if you think your fueling has been completed, then […]

How To Breath while Running – Run Longer With Less Effort.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin You’re one hour into your half marathon, you start picking up speed, envisioning crossing that finish line victoriously, you look down at your Garmin to check your pace and you feel the corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously, exclaiming triumphantly to yourself “I am on track for a […]

A Brief History on Cross Country Running

The sport of cross-country running had its humble beginnings in England in the early 19th century when it was first known as “the paper chase” or the “hare and hounds” game. The game required an initial group of runners to run out first and then drop pieces of paper along the way, literally a paper trail, so they […]

How To Run Your Best 5K Ever – All In One INFOGRAPHIC

Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to Steadyfoot.com with this graphic. <a href=’https://www.steadyfoot.com/how-run-5k-infographic/’><img src=’https://www.steadyfoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how_run_5k_infographic.png’ alt=’How To Run Your Best 5k – Infographic’ 540px border=’0′ /></a> Table of contents Proper running form So we talk about correct running form. […]

10 Trail Running Essentials for Safe Mountain / Backcountry Adventures

Alright. We’re going to start off by talking about the my trail running gear: a dog, some coffee, a wife or significant other that you love, trail running, good food, a fulfilling job, staying fit and healthy, family and friendships, living somewhere that you’d love to be, and going to be balanced between everything. These […]

Meatless Days – My Exclusive Collection of Meatless Recipes

Warm Asian Quinoa Salad A couple of months ago I traveled with my family to St George, UT. Many people drive by St George on the way to Zion National Park but don’t stop to shop their cute downtown much less look for vegan food. After shopping in one of the antique shops in downtown […]

Tamara’s Story With Sandals For High arches

What are high arches? Everyone has an arch along the inner side of their foot, creating a space between their foot and the floor. Some people have a larger space between their foot and the floor, a condition called high arches or pes cavus. Due to the bone structure of the foot, people with high […]

Linda’s Story With Birkenstock Sandals

Birkenstock on a Shoestring I’m sad to say that my first encounter with Birkenstock came in the form of an ancient pair of scuffed-up, dog-chewed sandals that an old boyfriend insisted on wearing. Despite my pleas, my sweetheart would wear these sandals everywhere, cheerfully bragging of their 17-year lifespan. Don’t get me wrong, the boy was a good dresser and I liked the […]

Pronation, Overpronation, Underpronation, Foot Types And Choosing The Right Footwear

Today we’re going to take a detailed look into choosing the perfect shoes for you. There are specific aspects which come with choosing the right footwear such as understanding your pronation, looking at your foot type and understanding what features work best for you. Understanding pronation Pronation is quite simply the motion of your foot […]

How To Choose Running Shoes – Things To Absolutely Consider

When people came to the running shoe store I used to work in, the most commonly asked question was “what shoe would you suggest I wear?” How to choose running shoes is definitely hard. The question is loaded because there is so much I don’t know about the person. Here are some questions I usually […]

How To Train For An Ultra Marathon Race? Things To Consider For A Better And Safer Performance

The following guide is for those who are interested in the sport of running and hope to seek information and help for competing in an ultra-marathon. This guide is made to eductae and inform any serious runner willing to devote a major part of their life to the challenge of completing or attempting an ultra-marathon. […]

Marathon 101 | Pronation | Long Distance | Apparel | Training Plan Components

I’m assuming you landed here because you’re either committed to, or are seriously thinking about running a half marathon. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Perhaps you’re planning to run a marathon in the near future but want to start by running the half marathon. Or maybe you’re just beginning to get into […]

45 All-Important Running Tips For Beginning Runners

Running is one of the best exercises to burn calories and stay fit. It is not just a popular sport but is now a great fitness craze, helping millions of people across the globe to keep their weight under control, boost their energy levels and stay fit. Here are some of the best running tips to make […]

Steadyfoot Annual Scholarship

In an effort to make things a little easier for students and their families, Steadyfoot are pleased to be offering a yearly $1000 scholarship. The scholarship is available to graduate and undergraduate students. International students are also welcome to apply for the program. Deadline: December 31, 2018 How to apply Participants need to write an […]

What Is The Proper Foot Strike While Running? – My Take

When it comes to running, one of the biggest problems all athletes face is injuries. One of the most common questions asked is, “what are some ways to prevent them?” Two of the most common preventative methods are stretching before and after runs, and doing exercises to strengthen weak muscles. One of the more recent […]

3 Basic Ways to Determining Your Foot Arch Type to Pick Running Shoes

By Ed. Ramos. When I used to work in a running shoe store people used to come in and ask what shoe would be best for them. The first thing I did is ask them what their arch type was. If they didn’t know what they were (which most didn’t) I would go through 3 basic […]

Being An Adult Athlete – My Interview With John Aris From Stotan Racing

By Ed. Ramos Syracuse, NY is the haven for one of the nations greatest high school girls cross country programs. Fayetteville-Manlius girls have won 7 straight national championships from 2006 to 2012 and in 2013 they finished 2nd. With the success of the program, coaches Bill and John Aris decided to start a racing team […]

The Anatomy Of Running Shoes – For New Runners

By Ed. Ramos The purpose of this page is to bring literacy to every runner so they may understand the different parts of the running shoe. Some of you may be browsing through this blog or in a running store and words are getting thrown at you that you do not quite understand. This page […]

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