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Replace your Running Shoes February 6, 2008

Posted by Lisa Sabin in fitness, healthy lifestyles, running.
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If you want to stay on track with your running and fitness goals, the replace your running shoes on a regular basis.

Running in old, worn out shoes is a major cause of injury for runners.  Shoes break down and need to be replaced.  They lose shock absorption, stability and cushioning over time.  Continuing to run in old shoes increases stress on the joints, which can lead to overuse injuries.  Injuries such as shin splints, and tendonitis start as a nagging ache or pain, that can develop into a debilitating injury.  If the problem isn’t caught early, an annoying pain can become chronic injury. 

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