Let’s go back to Running 101.

Here’s how to tie your sneakers correctly, according to a running coach and a podiatrist.

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First, confirm your shoes arent too loose or too tight (think Goldilocks, okay?).

Then you could slowly make your way up the shoe, tightening as you go.

Double board-certified podiatristChanel J. Perkins, DPM, totally agrees.

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So this little shoe-tying checkup is a great way to look after thelong-term health of your feet.

Coach Bennetts next piece of advice comes when youre actually tying your bow.

He recommends dorsiflexing your foot, or flexing your foottowardyour face for the perfect fit.

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This will help you keep that snug-yet-not-too-snug sizing intact.

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I promise that were almost done, but Dr. Perkins says a few final finishing touches are in order.

Try out your new sneaker-tying technique with this fun run:

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