Category Archives: Running

Swim, Bike, Run!

How to Train for Your First Triathlon Having reached my mid 30′s I’ve committed to at least one competition per year to give me a training goal to look forward to. Last year I ran a half marathon (21km) as a newbie runner. My goal for 2012 was to complete a triathlon. I finished the…

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How to Choose a Running Shoe

Start with Your Foot Type Choosing a running shoe becomes a lot easier if you know what type of foot you have. To determine your foot type try the wet foot test. This can be done a number of ways. The most exotic and expensive way to figure this out is fly to your favourite…

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Poor Ankle/Foot Biomechanics

How do I Know if Custom Foot Orthotics Could Help? Quite often while I’m walking to my office from Union Station I notice horrible ankle/foot mechanics of fellow commuters walking in front of me. In fact yesterday I was cringing as I watched the man in front of me walking. His left ankle was bucking…

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Prevention of the Most Common Running Injuries

Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Dr. Jory Basso discusses the three most common running injuries he sees in his clinic: plantar fasciitis, ITB friction syndrome, and shin splints. Running stretches and prevention techniques are demonstrated to help you train for and finish that 5k, 10k, half or full marathon!

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Dr. Basso’s TV appearance on CBC’s “The National”

A CBC segment, aired January 1 2010, titled “Marathon Man” about Martin Parnell’s new years resolution of running 250 marathons in 2010! He is trying to raise $250 000 for Right to Play. You can donate to Martin’s cause here. Dr. Basso gives a brief sports injury opinion on this very lofty goal. Just don’t…

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