In the world of running, there is always something out there that will push you to your limits and see what you are truly made of. In the Houston, TX area, The Great Bull Run will do just that! On December 7th, 2013 join others at the Royal Purple Raceway where you can sprint down a quarter-mile track with as many as twenty-four 1,200-pound bulls on your heels. No joke! End the run with the biggest tomato food fight you have ever seen and party the night away with food and live music.
Now, you may not be ready
to run with bulls, but do you have a hard time finding a place that you enjoy
running? Choosing the best running route for your abilities and running level
is important. There are pros and cons to all kinds of places, so it is a matter
of finding a place that challenges you in the way you want and keeps you safe.
Google maps offer the
opportunity to map out a run very easily. After clicking on the bike icon and
your to and from destinations, you can choose a route that is the distance you
want, safe for runners and avoids steep hills, if that is what you prefer. Mapmyrun.com is another site where you
can find routes that other runners have mapped out. They often give elevation
information, restroom and water stations, and reviews from people who have
tried the route.
You know where you will be
most comfortable, what time of day is best and what level and distance of a
route suits your running ability. Map a route out and give it a try. If it is
too busy with traffic or people, has too many hills or is too boring then
switch it up and try again. It is always fun to try out new places with a
running buddy as well.
If foot or ankle pain is
another problem you are dealing with, you need to have it looked at before it
becomes worse. A simple change of footwear may be the answer, or there could be
a serious injury going on. Contact Dr. Jeff Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists
for help. Call our office in Houston, TX at (713) 467-8886 to make an
appointment today.
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