How to Survive Ankle Surgery and Run Again

Posted on by Mark Dilworth - Her Fitness Hut
by Heather Dugan Let’s just skip past the tedious, excruciating and slightly embarrassing details of my injury and begin just after I’d limped into the orthopedic exam room. My right ankle has never been an ally, but while I didn’t expect a pat on the shoulder, I had hopes of a solution I c...

5 Tips to Prevent Repetitive Stress and Over-Training Injuries

Posted on by Mark Dilworth - Her Fitness Hut
You should give your body a break from your regular exercise routine about every 12 weeks.  That doesn’t mean you become a “couch potato.”  You can do “active rest” which means you can walk, play your favorite sport or any activity that is not your regular exercise routine….yardwork and house c...

5 Tips to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis

Posted on by Mark Dilworth - Her Fitness Hut
I have more than one friend who has developed Plantar Fasciitis while training for a marathon.   Plantar Fasciitis is a common, painful injury that can go on for months.  Plantar Fasciitis happens when the long, flat ligament on the bottom of your foot (Plantar Fascia) stretches too much, smal...