Going the Extra Mile for Hip Dysplasia
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective that is dedicated to raising hip dysplasia awareness, supporting the efforts of national and international organizations who support and advance hip dysplasia care, providing information and resources for the hip dysplasia community, and promoting the enjoyment of movement and miles in all people for healthy hips and minds.
Miles4Hips is a patient-driven collective for those affected by hip dysplasia. Read more about our mission, vision and goals.
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Add these dates to your calendar!
June 20, 2020: Free, virtual, hip-friendly pilates class June 23, 2020: Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month Raffle
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Meet Lauren!
Read Lauren’s inspiring story! Lauren started her life as a tiny baby in the NICU (with three of her siblings!) and she has continued to overcome adversity as she has faced childhood and teenage years filled with orthopedic surgeries. Lauren had a PAO just two weeks ago! She is getting ready to return for her
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Spread Hip Dysplasia Awareness All Month Long
Happy Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month 2020! Although we can’t be joining together in person to raise awareness this month, we hope everyone will find a sense of community and purpose in joining together virtually. Download one of our new Miles4Hips Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month 2020 Facebook frames. These frames were designed by a talented hip
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It’s almost June!
Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month, 2020, is just around the corner! We have a whole month full of hip dysplasia fun, so check in with us as much as you can! We will be sharing daily stories, helpful resources, fun videos, and more! Visit us here or you can follow us on Instagram (@miles4hips) or Facebook.
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Just a Bunch of Hippies on the Trails: The Bear 100 Pace and Support Crew
Many ultra-runners choose to have a team of crew members and pacers to help them make it through the long miles. Crew members often meet the runner several times during the race and can provide gear, food, and hydration, as well as mental and emotional support along the course. Pacers are individuals who are not
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The Bear 100 Race Report
Writing a post-race “race report” is a common practice in ultra-running. These reports serve as entertainment and guides to other runners considering running the race, and I believe they also serve as an outlet for the runner to “process” the experience. I wasn’t planning on writing a race report since 1) it was such an
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Hip Dysplasia…Yes, like a dog….Kind of….
When I tell people that I have had multiple surgeries for hip dysplasia I usually get one of the following responses: “Hip dysplasia? Like dogs get?” or “Is that from all of your running?” The dog comment has helped earn me sympathy from dog lovers. It even helped me get through my pre-surgery insurance authorization
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Miles4Hips: What’s in a name?
When the concept of using my running to support the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) came to my mind, I didn’t know the direction it would take. My initial plan was to train and run this race and see if I could elicit some friends and families to support my cause. But when people in
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So why THIS race?
A scenic race on the Utah-Idaho border with feasibly-moderate elevation, spectacular mountain views, and promise of beautiful fall foliage (hopefully – two years ago the runners encountered a snow storm!) – that’s enough to get me to bite! But an even better reason…I have a dear friend who is also an ultra-marathoner and who has
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Why would I want to run 100 miles?
I always enjoy the responses of people (runners and non-runners, alike) when they hear about ultra-marathons. Most people understand the lure of the half marathon and marathon distances. When you tell someone that you are training for a half marathon or a marathon they are often impressed, and frequently share their own story or personal
Latest News
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Add these dates to your calendar!
June 20, 2020: Free, virtual, hip-friendly pilates class June 23, 2020: Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month Raffle
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Meet Lauren!
Read Lauren’s inspiring story! Lauren started her life as a tiny baby in the NICU (with three of her siblings!) and she has continued to overcome adversity as she has faced childhood and teenage years filled with orthopedic surgeries. Lauren had a PAO just two weeks ago! She is getting ready to return for her
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Spread Hip Dysplasia Awareness All Month Long
Happy Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month 2020! Although we can’t be joining together in person to raise awareness this month, we hope everyone will find a sense of community and purpose in joining together virtually. Download one of our new Miles4Hips Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month 2020 Facebook frames. These frames were designed by a talented hip
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It’s almost June!
Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month, 2020, is just around the corner! We have a whole month full of hip dysplasia fun, so check in with us as much as you can! We will be sharing daily stories, helpful resources, fun videos, and more! Visit us here or you can follow us on Instagram (@miles4hips) or Facebook.
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Just a Bunch of Hippies on the Trails: The Bear 100 Pace and Support Crew
Many ultra-runners choose to have a team of crew members and pacers to help them make it through the long miles. Crew members often meet the runner several times during the race and can provide gear, food, and hydration, as well as mental and emotional support along the course. Pacers are individuals who are not
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The Bear 100 Race Report
Writing a post-race “race report” is a common practice in ultra-running. These reports serve as entertainment and guides to other runners considering running the race, and I believe they also serve as an outlet for the runner to “process” the experience. I wasn’t planning on writing a race report since 1) it was such an
-
Hip Dysplasia…Yes, like a dog….Kind of….
When I tell people that I have had multiple surgeries for hip dysplasia I usually get one of the following responses: “Hip dysplasia? Like dogs get?” or “Is that from all of your running?” The dog comment has helped earn me sympathy from dog lovers. It even helped me get through my pre-surgery insurance authorization
-
Miles4Hips: What’s in a name?
When the concept of using my running to support the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) came to my mind, I didn’t know the direction it would take. My initial plan was to train and run this race and see if I could elicit some friends and families to support my cause. But when people in
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So why THIS race?
A scenic race on the Utah-Idaho border with feasibly-moderate elevation, spectacular mountain views, and promise of beautiful fall foliage (hopefully – two years ago the runners encountered a snow storm!) – that’s enough to get me to bite! But an even better reason…I have a dear friend who is also an ultra-marathoner and who has
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Why would I want to run 100 miles?
I always enjoy the responses of people (runners and non-runners, alike) when they hear about ultra-marathons. Most people understand the lure of the half marathon and marathon distances. When you tell someone that you are training for a half marathon or a marathon they are often impressed, and frequently share their own story or personal