If you’re increasing your mileage and suddenly dealing with lingering soreness, stiffness going downstairs in the morning, or foot and lower-leg pain that just won’t settle, your training might not be the issue at all. Your shoes might be dead. Runners often assume new aches are simply part of building mileage. But there’s a well-recognized […]
Dead Shoe Syndrome: When Your Running Shoes Are the Real Problem Read More »
Nail fungus—clinically referred to as onychomycosis—is one of the most common nail conditions evaluated in podiatric practice. It can be persistent, slow to treat, and frustrating for patients, particularly when nails become thickened, discolored, brittle, painful, or cosmetically concerning. Importantly, not all abnormal or thickened nails are fungal in origin. This article is intended to
This past week of running felt like a perfect snapshot of what this whole training block has been: some runs that feel amazing, some that are absolutely grueling, and a lot of learning along the way. Leading up to my eight-mile long run, I had a few rough outings the week before—mostly from overdressing. I’ve
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This week didn’t unfold the way it was written on paper—and honestly, that’s exactly why it matters. Early in the week, I got in a short three-mile run (Monday or Tuesday—blurred together a bit). But after that, things started to unravel. Thursday and Friday were supposed to be manageable mileage days, and I didn’t get
Weekly Running Recap: When the Data Tells the Real Story Read More »
This is a bit of a late post—life caught up with me last week—but the miles still mattered. Last week’s half marathon training was one of those weeks that didn’t go exactly as planned, yet still ended on a strong note. The shorter runs earlier in the week went well overall. My 3-mile runs felt
Week 3 Reflections: Heat, Adjustments, and a Strong 5-Mile Finish Read More »
Week 1 of half marathon training is officially underway, and I want to put a stake in the ground: this is the first Return to Running post of 2026, and I’m here for the work. This week felt like a step up—more miles, more time on my feet, and more moments where my mind tried
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The past week bled straight into this one, and honestly, it’s been a grind. Work has been busy in all the familiar ways that come with building a new medical practice, life hasn’t slowed down, and running—while still grounding—has felt harder than I expected. But I showed up. The Runs I got out three times
Running Slow, Running Forward Read More »
Custom foot orthotics are one of the most effective—and most misunderstood—tools in foot and ankle medicine. When properly prescribed and placed in appropriate footwear, orthotics can reduce pain, improve function, enhance athletic performance, and help prevent injury across a wide range of ages and activity levels. When poorly designed or placed in unstable shoes, they
Custom Orthotics: When They Help, How They Work, and Why Expertise Matters Read More »
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common overuse injuries in runners and endurance athletes. Unlike the general population—where prolonged standing or footwear issues often dominate—plantar fasciitis in runners is primarily a load-management and biomechanics problem. Understanding why runners develop plantar fasciitis, how it differs from non-athletic presentations, and how evidence-based treatment and training modifications
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Weekly Running Reflection: Showing Up Anyway This week wasn’t about speed.It wasn’t about mileage.It was about decisions. I did get my runs in earlier in the week. One felt solid and controlled. Another was fueled by frustration—I ran angry, faster than planned, letting emotion pull me forward. That run reminded me that effort doesn’t always
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