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At The Runners Forum, we take pride in supporting local organizations that share our values by providing opportunities for you to acheive your goals. Whether it's running, cycling, swimming, walking, or triathlons, we make an effort to support your sport! Please take time to visit these clubs, groups, and organizations:
Services - The Runners Forum
The Runners Forum was the first shoe store in Indiana to offer gait analysis starting way back in 1978. Our fit specialists will watch you walk or run to assess your biomechanics, this helps us select several different shoes that should provide the right support and best fit for your feet.
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The Runners Forum is your place to learn about training tips, local running clubs, triathlon clubs, triathlon teams, swim clubs, masters swimming, product reviews, running injuries, trail running, track and field, cross country and MORE for Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Avon, Greenwood, and all of Central Indiana!
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Our goal at The Runners Forum has been to help people enjoy the advantages of an active & healthy lifestyle. As Indiana's original run, walk and triathlon experts, our experienced staff is passionate about helping you achieve your fitness goa
Common Running Injuries - The Runners Forum
Self-Care: Get fit for proper running shoes and insoles; replace running shoes every 300-500 miles; ice massage; stretch; arch support; run on softer surfaces. Caution: If not treated, shin splints can lead to tibial stress fractures. If injury persists, see your physician. Plantar Fasciitis Where it hurts: Bottom of the foot.
Long Distance Nutrition Basics - The Runners Forum
Both fat and glycogen are used in most activities. Fat can be used as a fuel during aerobic exercise (long, low intensity exercise), but glycogen is the main fuel during strenuous exercise (running a half or full marathon) and anaerobic exercise (short bursts of all-out running). A 100 calorie gel generally has about 21 carbs.
Race Day Checklist - The Runners Forum
Running shoes; Tri shorts; Tri top; Wetsuit (optional) Speed Suit (optional) Goggles; Bib number belt; Towel; Water bottles; Proper nutrition; Sunglasses; Sunscreen; Hat or visor; Bike tools; Spare tube; Bike pump or CO2; Tri bag; Body Glide and/or Tri Slide; Ear plugs (optional) Nose plug (optional) Watch; Compression socks (post race recovery ...
10 Winter Training Activities - The Runners Forum
The Runners Forum carries a wide variety of gloves, hats, and other apparel that can be used for running, walking, cycling, and cross-country skiing during the winter. Ice Skating Ice skating is a great addition to your normal exercise routine. And it’s fun! Like downhill skiing, ice skating will work your gluts, hips and core-areas we often ...
Sports Bras - The Runners Forum
If you’ve ever chaffed around your sports bra band, you know it’s important to make sure your bra fits correctly. It is important that both the band and the cup fit appropriately. The band provides the needed support for the breast tissue and ligaments, w