When my first baby was born a few months ago, I thought I wouldn’t have any problem trimming his toenails. Was I wrong! I struggled just like every first time parent. Until my wife found the Haaka Electric Nail Care Set. By Dr. Samuel Kellner
There’s no better time than the present to join the more than 8 million Americans who are crazy about trail running. Massachusetts in May has the perfect weather (a daytime average of 71 degrees F), and Central Massachusetts is littered with open space gems to explore.
Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a couch potato following doctor’s orders to get active, trail running requires minimal gear and delivers big rewards. As avid runners ourselves, we at Central Massachusetts Podiatry speak (and write) from experience.
We will go through six basic tips to ensure your adventure is safe, as well as fun, so you can start trail running today.
Keep scrolling down to learn about the benefits of trail running.
Trail running is good medicine for the body, mind, and soul.
I hope we’ve convinced you to give trail running a try. Trail running rocks!
Dr. Neil Feldman is a Podiatrist at Central Massachusetts Podiatry, in Worcester and Westborough. As an ultramarathoner, runner and triathlete, he loves to help his patients remain consistent with their regular activities, assist in getting patients back to health and dedicates himself to patients achieving their goal events and races from walking the Camino de Santiago, to a first 5k run, to Ironman to a 250 mile run…and yes, that’s a thing!!
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