Women's Running Magazine
June 2014

Spider Veins
“These little webs of red and purple are actually enlarged capillaries, inefficient at transporting blood, says Dr. Luis Navarro, director of the Vein Treatment Center in New York City. Running can help reduce their appearance by increasing circulation (yay!), but only if the blood can travel properly. Navarro says poorly fitting running footwear can put pressure on the vein walls, causing them to swell.”