 If you want to know what causes knee pain and what does and doesn't work then you need to read this article published by Muscle for Life. It is a bit long, but well written and I highly advise everyone read it, whether you have knee pain or not. I myself am lucky enough to rarely suffer from knee pain, and yes, while this is due in part to good luck, I also am a big believer in preventative exercises and know that my leg strength is also partly to be credited. Adidas's new ad campaign features six powerhouse runners catching speed as a male announcer lists their perceived “womanly shortcomings,”: Not tough enough. Not fast enough. Not strong enough. These are just a few of the stereotypes about female athletes Adidas is dispelling through its Fearless AF campaign.
The video’s announcer echos what many believe, in preconceived notions of what femine looks like: “Femininity is about appearing small and vulnerable.” For its vision, Adidas has a different definition: Bold. Creative. Determined. Boss. Fearless.  I am not a great runner, but I’ve worked at it for years, and have finally gotten to the point where I’m decent at it, and actually look forward to my weekly 10km runs. There have been ups and downs along the way, but I kept working at it, and for me, perseverance paid off. Barring any physical limitations like pre-existing injuries, I believe that almost everyone can grow to love to run - or at least get decent enough at it to enjoy the post-run-endorphin effect; but if you don’t feel that running will ever be for you, that’s ok too. Walking has enormous health benefits and can be just as rewarding as running. If you decide that you do want to work on learning to love running, here are a few tips: |
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