Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Training Safely for the Cooper River Bridge Run PART 3
Hopefully these last three videos have helped you safely train for the upcoming Cooper River Bridge Run. Both Dr. Brown and Dr. Saffer know the importance of you training properly. If you have any questions about an injury you many have, you can make an appointment online HERE.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Training Safely for the Cooper River Bridge Run
This is an oldie but goodie as Dr. Adam Brown of Carolina Foot Specialists sits down with Angela May from Roper St. Francis with helpful tips for the Cooper River Bridge Run.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Bridge Run 2014 TIP
Try to slightly lean forward into the up slope as you run up the bridge. Running shorter strides makes your running technique more efficient. Keep your head and eyes focused ahead, but not all the way up.
Make sure you don't lean over at the waist which may cause strain on the lower back and overworks the hamstrings. When you run up hill on the bridge try to stand tall which will engage your glutes to help power you up more efficiently. www.carolinafootspecialists.net
Make sure you don't lean over at the waist which may cause strain on the lower back and overworks the hamstrings. When you run up hill on the bridge try to stand tall which will engage your glutes to help power you up more efficiently. www.carolinafootspecialists.net
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Training for Bridge Run 2014
In just three months from now, the third largest 10K race (according to Active.com) the Cooper River Bridge Run will take place. And every year Dr. Saffer and Dr. Brown, along with their staff and families, will make the 10K trek over the Ravenel bridge from Mount Pleasant to Downtown Charleston together. Some walking, some running...but all having a good time doing it. Each year, they train for this event and help their patients train for it as well.
To keep up the tradition of helping runners and walkers have healthy feet for the Bridge Run, Dr. Saffer and Dr. Brown will be providing some helpful hints to stay healthy and train properly.
Here's some training tips from Dr. Andrew Saffer:
Two important factors can aid in proper training and prevention of overuse foot injuries. The first is a new pair of running shoes. As a shoe is worn over time it gradually loses its stability and cushioning, which would normally help decrease strain to the foot. Visit any of our knowledgeable running stores in Charleston to be fitted properly.
The second factor is a plan to gradually increase your mileage each week. If you are just getting off the couch and have not been very active then try a walk/jog program for the first week or two. I generally start my patients out with 3 minutes of walking and 2 minutes of jogging for a total of 15 or 20 minutes. If there are no increased aches and pains the following day then we will progress to 2 minutes of walking and 3 minutes of jogging and continue this pattern until you are able to jog for 20 minutes straight. Try to avoid consecutive training days if possible. I prefer for my patients to run 2 sessions at the same rate and distance before progressing to the next stage. A gradual increase over the next several weeks of short and long runs should have you ready for the Bridge Run.
If at any point in your training you begin to have constant aches and pains try returning to a time and distance of a previous run where no foot pain was present and try to progress at a slightly slower rate. If pain continues try taking several days off with rest and ice or see a foot specialist.
Good luck with your training. See you on the bridge!
Need a consultation? Call us
Charleston Office
843-225-5575
Mount Pleasant Office
843-654-8250at
To keep up the tradition of helping runners and walkers have healthy feet for the Bridge Run, Dr. Saffer and Dr. Brown will be providing some helpful hints to stay healthy and train properly.
Here's some training tips from Dr. Andrew Saffer:
Two important factors can aid in proper training and prevention of overuse foot injuries. The first is a new pair of running shoes. As a shoe is worn over time it gradually loses its stability and cushioning, which would normally help decrease strain to the foot. Visit any of our knowledgeable running stores in Charleston to be fitted properly.
The second factor is a plan to gradually increase your mileage each week. If you are just getting off the couch and have not been very active then try a walk/jog program for the first week or two. I generally start my patients out with 3 minutes of walking and 2 minutes of jogging for a total of 15 or 20 minutes. If there are no increased aches and pains the following day then we will progress to 2 minutes of walking and 3 minutes of jogging and continue this pattern until you are able to jog for 20 minutes straight. Try to avoid consecutive training days if possible. I prefer for my patients to run 2 sessions at the same rate and distance before progressing to the next stage. A gradual increase over the next several weeks of short and long runs should have you ready for the Bridge Run.
If at any point in your training you begin to have constant aches and pains try returning to a time and distance of a previous run where no foot pain was present and try to progress at a slightly slower rate. If pain continues try taking several days off with rest and ice or see a foot specialist.
Good luck with your training. See you on the bridge!
Need a consultation? Call us
Charleston Office
843-225-5575
Mount Pleasant Office
843-654-8250at
Monday, July 29, 2013
Running Injuries & How to Avoid them
Dr. Adam Brown of Carolina Foot Specialists in Charleston, SC explains how running can affect your feet and how you can avoid running injuries in this video.
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