The Wicked Running Register November/December 2013 • Priceless
EST. JAN 2010
The Question is ...
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... what is your favorite cold-weather running gear?
Julie Arrison: Nike Element Shield Jacket. It’s lightweight, has thumbholes, and has a good size pocket in the back. And it’s perfectly warm and water resistant.
Rich Tabbut: Asthma mask — not my favorite, but medically necessary.
Annie Miller: I can’t run without my “Heater Hog” long sleeve base layer from Brooks Running! Sweatwicking, keeps me warm and doesn’t get drenched post-run so that I don’t get sick from the cold wind.
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With Mike Toomey
From Sandi Dalton: Q: I am wondering when is it beneficial to run backwards? What does it do and why does it help?
two muscle groups. This can be done a couple times per week for longer periods, but is also very effective if done everyday as part of your warm up.
A: I have my clients use this tech-
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nique when dealing with issues to the hamstrings, back, hips, groin, Achilles, ankle, etc. For example, when treating a hamstring, Backwards running (or walking) doesn’t put much strain on the knees, but it stretches and strengthens the hamstrings and quadriceps, resulting in improved balance between the
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