• INJURY PREVENTION
• STRETCHING
• FOOTWEAR
• FOOT CARE
• HYDRATION
• NUTRITION
• STRENGTH TRAINING

• St. Francis Hospital
• The Runner's Edge
• North Shore Podiatry
• Jonas Chiropractic
• Nassau County Fitness Center

The owner of the Runner's Edge in Farmingdale, NY, Bob Cook USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach and was the Head Coach for the Arthritis Foundation's "Joints in Motion" marathon training program for five years. In addition, he is also one of the coaches for the G.L.I.R.C.'s RunSmart and RunStart training programs..

Bob has been running track since high school. His first marathon was the 1978 Long Island Marathon and then began competing in multi-sport events in 1986. He has completed 7 Ironman races and through his store the Runner's Edge has supported many great events such as the RXR Long Island Marathon, Runner's Edge Tobay Triathlon and the Runner's Edge Long Island Women's 5K among others..

Debbie Blair is the head trainer at Orange Theory Fitness in Carle Place, serves as one of the head coaches of the Diva's Half Marathon Training Program and Program Director for G.L.I.R.C.'s RunSmart and RunStart programs. A runner herself for more than 25 years having completed more than 50 half-marathons and 17 marathons including Boston, Debbie is also a USA Track & Field Level 1 certified coach and has her personal training certification with NASM.

Dr. Wei Shen is originally from Shanghai, China. He received his Medical Degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1999. He then received his Master of Science degree at the same university in 2002 before receiving an international scholarship to study bioengineering at The University of Pittsburgh. After he graduated in 2006 with a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, he then joined The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for academic research for 3 years. Dr. Shen then completed a five-year residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2014. After residency, Dr. Shen went on to complete a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Shen specializes in the operative and non-operative management of all foot and ankle disorders, including but not limited to bunions, hammertoes, as well as midfoot, hindfoot and ankle arthritis and injury.

Dr. Shen is a member of the medical staff at St. Francis Hospital. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Shen has received multiple honors throughout his career, including the AAOS Multimedia Education Center award in 2007, AAOS Scientific Exhibit Award of Excellence, and an AANA Resident/Fellow Scholarship in 2008. Dr. Shen has published 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and 14 review articles and commentaries. Dr. Shen also has had 27 scientific presentations at national and international academic conferences and has contributed chapters to 10 orthopaedic textbooks.

Lauren Schwartz, D.P.M. has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. At her two North Shore Podiatry locations in Manhasset and Floral Park, she and her staff specialize in foot and ankle injuries, diabetic foot care and orthotics.