Snapback Hats Ooze 90s Retro Style

Snapback hats are beginning to come back into style along with numerous trends from the 90s such as; vintage block haircuts worn by college basketball players along with vintage NBA jerseys worn by teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers. Snapback hats are sported by many rappers with their videos in order to promote this great retro trend from the 90s that was started by the NWA rap group who loved wearing their Los Angeles Raiders snap backs during their videos in order to represent their love for the city of L.A. Snapback hats are best as an alternative to wool hats because they are light-weight and give you a nice laid-back style. Also, they are made out of thin material unlike the thick wool that causes you to sweat profusely during physical activity in the Summer heat. Make sure that you’re one of the first ones to set the trend in your group of friends at school with a snapback hat so that you can be known as a trendsetter.

Many of your favorite teams that you loved as a kid in your childhood are featured on snapback hats and all their great retro team colors and designs such as: … Read more at FryingPanSports

The Pros And Cons Of Barefoot Running

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Barefoot running seems to be going through a bit of a renaissance at the moment. There is so much information on the internet about it and books like ‘Born To Run’ by Christopher McDougall have helped to popularize the form of running throughout the western world. You can buy special protective shoes like the Vibram Five Fingers to protect you feet but still give you that barefoot experience. Even Nike has jumped on the bandwagon with their running shoe the Nike Free which claims to simulate barefoot running while running in a shoe. You’ve got to give the guys at Nike credit for that one; they’ve managed to sell a shoe that gives you benefits of running barefoot. Anyone else thinking of selling ice to Eskimos?

I’m not a barefoot running convert, so don’t think I’m going to spend the next 500 words rambling on about how great barefoot running is. Instead, I aim to discuss the benefits and draw backs of barefoot running. It’s a subject I’ve been thinking about quite a bit recently as one of my friends has just started to work barefoot runs in to her workout and she won’t shut about how … Read more at FryingPanSports

Runners Knee And Running Shoes

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Runner’s knee is the bane of many runners, simply because it is such a common but frustrating injury. If it isn’t properly treated it can linger for months if not years, and may never go away unless someone who understands the condition treats the runner. So what can you do about runner’s knee, and more importantly what can you do to help prevent it?

The proper footwear is essential if you want to avoid getting runners knee. It’s no wonder that many people get the condition when they are running on hard surfaces without footwear which cushions the foot. If you have flat feet, then buying running shoes with extra arch support is very important as this stops the tibia rotating inwards. When the tibia rotates inwards it changes the biomechanics of the leg and can lead to excess cartilage wear and, over time, runner’s knee.
One thing to remember is that runner’s knee is not a very accurate description. There are numerous conditions that could be classed as running knee, and health professionals often won’t differentiate between them. If you think you have runners knee – which could mean patella tendonitis, patellofemoral syndrome or something … Read more at FryingPanSports