Questions this week from Shayne... Hey Matthew hope all is well! I was wondering where do you find groups to bike and swim with to help teach …
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Shin Splints when Running | E6
Questions this week from Warren... Another friend of mine has started running again after 6 months off. He is struggling a bit with shin splints. How much …
High Heart Rate when Running | E5
Hi Matthew,I have two questions for you that I hope you could try to answer, both relating to two different friends of mine. 1. When analyzing the heart rate …
DIY Running Technique Screen | E4
In this episode I discuss how to do your own "DIY Running Technique Screen". Questions this week come from Celia... Hi Matthew,I am really enjoying your …
My First Half Ironman
So on September 5th 2020 I managed to complete my first half ironman. I had been registered for the Calgary Half Ironman but they cancelled it due to the COVID …
Running Shoe Width
A common problem I run into in the clinic is running shoe width. For whatever reason, fashion has leaned towards far narrower shoes historically. This has …
DIY Bike Fit
DIY Bike Fit? I know what you're thinking! Surely it would be better to get a bike fit from a professional? Agreed. However, we are in the midst of the greatest …
Crotch Pain from Cycling
Crotch pain from cycling is a common problem for those who have just taken up cycling. Even on a very upright bike with a nice cushioned saddle you will …
Fun & Flexible Half Ironman Training
I recently got word that the Half Ironman that I had registered for is actually going ahead this year. After the COVID pandemic hit and everything was …
How to Fix Overstriding Running
What is Overstriding Running? Overstriding running is when your foot lands too far out in front of your centre of mass when you run. This creates a braking …
How to Treat Peroneal Tendonitis
Pain just behind the ankle bone is commonly related to the peroneal tendons. These tendons come from the peroneal muscles that help support …
What Running Technique Errors cause Injury?
There have been lots of studies investigating how running technique relates to injury. Recently some researchers from Madrid looked at the research to date and …
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What does a Runner’s Achilles Tendon look like?
Achilles tendon pain is a huge problem for runners. Runners have an estimated 10 fold increase risk of developing Achilles tendon pain (Achilles Tendinopathy) …
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Can we change Dynamic Knee Valgus?
What is "dynamic knee valgus" anyway? Dynamic knee valgus is a term we use to describe the knee coming in towards the midline. If you take a slow motion …
Is Knock Knee Running Less Efficient?
There has been quite a lot of research into whether knock knee running (the knee coming inwards toward the midline) relates to injuries such as runners knee. …
Strength Training Doesn’t Reduce Marathon Injuries
In recent years, we have seen strength training become more and more popular with marathon runners looking to avoid injury. Much of this research has been done …
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Should Runners use the 10% Rule to Avoid Injuries?
Has anybody NOT heard of the 10% rule? Don't increase your running volume by more than 10% per week As we all know, this is just a rule of thumb. It …
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Does Strength Training make you a Faster Runner?
In recent years there has been quite a bit of research on strength training and it's effects on running performance. Most studies have found favorable results …
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Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?
Heavy runners need more shoe cushioning. That has been the shoe prescription mantra from the physio clinic through the to running shoe retailer and all the …
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Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?
In recent years heel striking has become a very popular topic of discussion among runners. Many "experts" have advocated against heel striking in favour of a …