Posted: November 28, 2007

Athletics: Foot Solutions Elite Racing Team Members Includes Tatyana Pozdnyakova Who Will Lead Nordic Pole Walk In This Weekends 23rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog

Chung Shi Shoes “Strengthen and Tone” Legs and Help Reduce Injuries Foot Solutions Runner Tatyana PozdnyaKova has been selected by Runner’s World magazine as the World’s Number One Female Master’s Marathon Runner for the past eight years. She is 52 years old and outruns many women half her age. Pozdnyakova will participate in the 23rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog this weekend. However, she won’t be running it, she will be Nordic Pole Walking it. Pozdynakova, who is also a Certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor credits her custom Foot Solutions orthotics which keep her balanced and her unique training method utilizing Chung Shi shoes and Nordic Poles for her success. Pozdynakova said it is particularly important to have these aids you can rely on as you age, especially in the sport of running. How does Foot Solutions elite running team members such as Pozdynakova win so many races? Head running Coach Margaret Sue Bozgoz, said it is because of the team’s unique training methods which include Nordic Pole Walking and Chung Shi Pole Walking techniques. “The Pole Walking technique is a total body work-out that concentrates on developing proper body alignment, posture and building core strength and stability while using modified ski poles,” said Bozgoz. “Likewise, the Chung Shi walking technique is a total body workout that concentrates on developing proper body alignment, posture and stability while using negative heel shoes called Chung Shi. Chung Shi automatically directs the feet through a stable, natural gait that improves biomechanical function and leads to a more relaxed, upright posture and a more comfortable standing, walking and jogging environment for feet, legs, joints and the back.” The elite running team incorporates Chung Shi Pole Walking stretches, drills and techniques such as quadriceps stretches, lower back stretches, standing calf stretches and Chung Shi bar balancing exercises into their daily routine. “These training techniques, along with the custom orthotics that Foot Solutions provides all their elite running team members, make the difference,” said Bozgoz. “It’s a winning combination for us and for the clients of Foot Solutions worldwide.” Foot Solutions, the world’s largest franchiser focused on foot care health and wellness, is the exclusive retailer in the United States for Chung Shi products and the company's Balanced Walking Program whereby Chung Shi shoes are paired with Nordic Poles for maximum effectiveness. There are twenty one Foot Solutions franchise locations in Florida. The benefits of Nordic Pole Walking with Chung Shi Shoes are: • Strengthening of the deep muscular system and increasing core stability • Improving body posture • Increasing blood circulation in the feet and legs • Strengthening the connective tissues of the ankle and knee joints Foot Solutions sponsorship of an Elite Running Team allows us to communicate an important message to professional as well as amateur athletes and even those who are just on their feet all day long. The message is “A properly fitted supportive shoe, combined with an accommodative shoe insert can put your feet in balance and, in turn, improve the alignment of the rest of your body.” For more information on Chung Shi products, Nordic Pole Walking, free foot analysis, specialty footwear and custom and over the counter shoe inserts visit www.footsolutions.com or to find a location near you call 1-888-FIT-FOOT Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest