This episode explores the controversy surrounding the use of ibuprofen by runners, particularly in light of recent promotional campaigns. I discuss the …
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Why Do My Knees Hurt More When I’m Running On Tired Legs?
In this episode, I explore the relationship between knee pain and running, particularly when fatigue sets in. I discuss a recent study that examines how …
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How Come My Lungs Can Run More Than My Legs?
In this episode, I discuss the common issue runners face where their cardiovascular fitness improves faster than their mechanical fitness, leading to …
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Why Do I Keep Getting Running Injuries?
In this episode, I discuss the prevalence of running injuries among recreational runners, emphasizing the importance of understanding the factors that …
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Should I Hold My Pace Uphill and Downhill When Running?
In this episode, I discuss the intricacies of managing pace during running, particularly when encountering hills. I emphasize the importance of understanding …
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Maybe I Just Shouldn’t Be Running This Fast…
In this episode, I discuss the concept of running capacity, particularly in the context of recovery from injury. I share a case study of a runner named Paul, …
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Should I Listen to My Body if It Is Telling Me Not to Run?
In this episode, I discuss the importance of listening to our bodies, particularly in the context of running and injury recovery. I emphasize that pain is not …
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How Do I Build a Running-Specific Strength Workout?
Running Strength Blender PDF: https://matthew-boyd-physio.kit.com/0adb6d5829 In this episode, I discuss how to build a running-specific strength workout, …
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Duration vs Distance for Running Training
In this episode, I discuss the merits of using duration over distance in running training, particularly for injury recovery. I explain how duration allows for …
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Strength Training or Running to Fix Knee Pain?
In this episode, I discuss the importance of integrating strength training with running to overcome knee pain, using the case study of my client …
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How Soon Can I Get Back to Full Training After a Running Injury?
In this episode, I discuss the complexities of recovering from running injuries, using the case study of a client named Eric. The episode covers the …
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What To Expect From Your Running Injury
In this episode, I discuss the critical role of setting accurate expectations in the rehabilitation of running injuries. I share personal anecdotes and …
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Why Do I Keep Getting Injured Every Year?
Why do I keep getting injured every year? I’ve heard this literally 1000s of times from runners… “every time I train for a race my knee gives out” …
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Taping for Runner’s Knee
In this episode, I discuss the common issue of runner's knee, specifically focusing on patellofemoral pain. I explain the nature of this pain, the role of …
Do Insoles Help With Running Injuries? | With Francis Del Duchetto, Podiatrist
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, I interview Francis Del Duchetto, a podiatrist, about the role of foot orthoses in treating running injuries. We …
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What Strength Training Should Runners Do? | with Jason Fitzgerald
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Jason Fitzgerald and I discuss the critical role of strength training for runners. We explore how strength …
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Runner’s Knee: Symptoms vs Root Cause
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the common issue of runner's knee, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes rather than just treating …
Train Where You’re At, Not Where You Want To Be | with Ian Palmer
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Matthew Boyd interviews Ian, a former Army officer turned leadership consultant, about his journey in …
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From Knee Pain to First Marathon | Eric’s Story
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, I interview my client, Eric Green, about his journey as a new runner, the challenges he faced with injuries, and …
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Calf Pain with Running
In this episode, I discuss the common issue of calf pain among runners, emphasizing that many treatments only address symptoms rather than the root causes. I …