Preparing for the Marathon – Part Two
In our first segment on running a marathon, we talked about shoes, the possible need for orthotics, having a physical therapy evaluation, getting and keeping to a training schedule, and joining a running club. If you missed it, you can find it at http://www.epsfootdocs.com/2013/07/running-marathon-part-one.html This second week, we want to […]
Running a Marathon – Part One
Dear Foot Blogger Chick, I have decided that I am going to get off the couch and run the Chicago Marathon on October 13. Do you have any tips to help with my training? Soon to be EX- couch potato Dear Ex-couch potato, Good for you! That is the spirit! As of right now, you […]
Sun Burned Feet?
Dear Foot Blogger Chick, I was at the beach yesterday and I had something happen that never happened before. I put sunscreen on as usual but when I went to leave the beach, it hurt to put my sandals back on my feet. My feet were sunburned! I never thought about it before. They are […]
It is Beach Volleyball Season
What can be better than a day out in the sun at the beach? Many beaches now have volley ball nets so that games can be played at the beach. You can even go to the beach to watch beach volleyball tournaments. Volleyball is the world’s most popular sport. It is estimated that […]
Meet Dr. Kari Chase
One of the great things about being the Foot Blogger Chick for Evanston Podiatric Surgeons and the Mag Mile Foot and Ankle Institute is getting to know the staff. It really brings home that there are doctor’s offices that are patient centered –the staff likes people and they want to help. Recently, I had a […]