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Only YOU Can Stop You From Achieving Your Dreams

I posted this Tuesday morning on Instagram: Obstacles can’t stop You. Problems can’t stop You. People can’t stop You. Only YOU can stop You. I had a lot of likes and a few comments about the fact that your own self-doubt is what you are fighting.  Here’s a story to think about. This is a...

Yoga for Runners #5

Half Lord of the Fishes Pose In today’s episode Yoga for Runners #5: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose:  Dr Shyla Arya and Dr Marybeth Crane, from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas. demonstrate a great spine twist for runners that opens up the chest, stretches the neck, shoulders and hips as well as...

Tips to Protect Your Feet From the Sun

Since it’s the first day of Spring in North Texas, here are some tips to protect your feet from the sun! Hopefully the sun will shine and Winter is gone! These tips were provided by our colleagues at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, of which I am a 25+ year member. 🙂

Yoga For Runners #4

The Seated Reclined Pigeon Pose In part Four of Yoga for Runners: Dr Shyla Arya and Dr Marybeth Crane from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine and Keller Texas demonstrate the Seated Reclined Pigeon pose. This is a great stretch for runners with tight hips. It really gives you an intense deep...

Yoga For Runners #3

The Seated Forward Fold In today’s episode of Yoga for Runners, Dr Shyla Arya, from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, helps Dr Crane demonstrate the seated forward fold. This is a great pose for runners because it gives an intense stretch of your shoulders, back, hamstrings and calves.

Yoga for Runners #2

Downward Facing Dog In Part Two of Yoga for Runners: Dr Shyla Arya assists Dr Marybeth Crane from FAANT demonstrate the Downward Facing Dog Pose. This is great for runners to stretch your hamstrings and calves; as well as elongate the spine, strengthen and open your chest and strengthen your arms.

Yoga For Runners #1

The Bridge Pose Dr. Shyla Arya, from Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine and Keller, TX, was happy to mentor Dr. Crane in her yoga practice and to share her expertise with Dr. Crane’s running peeps. Yoga is a practice that combines stretching, strengthening, proprioception and balance. It is one of the...

Valentine: Running Shoes

Oh running shoes, how do I love thee Let me Count the ways….. You’re gently supportive without being too clingy. You stick with me mile after mile. You don’t mind when I replace you with a newer model. (Borrowed from active.com)

Are Custom Orthotics Worth It?

If you are a frequent visitor to Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas in Grapevine or Keller, TX, you probably already know about orthotics. Maybe you have even purchased orthotics.   A foot orthotic is an insole placed into the shoe that helps control foot position. There are two main types of orthotics: Functional and...

The Benefits of Yoga

Many runners feel that just running is enough activity to keep you happy and healthy. The older I get and the longer I run, I have come to realize that cross-training, stretching and strength training are very helpful in keeping me injury free. Yoga is a great way to stretch and get strength training at the...

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How to Achieve Your Goals in 2020

Napoleon Hill, in his book, Think and Grow Rich, stated that “a goal not written down is a mere wish.” He also said, “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” There is a lot of truth in both statements. I know that it’s early in the holiday season, but soon it will be New Year’s…

Nasty Blisters

During my first Ironman triathlon, a well-meaning spectator decided that it was a good idea to spray the runners with his hose because it was so hot. I understand he thought he was helping because it was over 90° while we were running the marathon portion. The problem was that I developed a significant blister…

How to Return to Running After an Injury

Returning to running after an injury or surgery is often frustrating to the runner, and also to their doctor! Most veteran runners start back too soon, too much and too fast. The opposite can also be true; newbie runners are often afraid to re-injure themselves so often are extremely cautious making themselves borderline paranoid in…

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