For a free bookmark featuring a shoe buying guide and diagrams of lacing technique developed by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, PO Box 723, Rockville, MD 20848-0723.

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons have a brochure titled , “Diabetic Foot Problems and Treatments,” which notes that diabetic athletes are at significant greater risk to sustain stress fractures, sprains and other foot and ankle injuries than non-diabetic athletes. For a free copy of the brochure, write to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 515 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or call 888-THE-FEET.