Most runners do not fuel their runs properly. Even when they use gels or sports drinks, they usually still get it wrong. That matters because poor fueling …
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What Electrolytes Do Runners Actually Need?
Hydration is one of those topics that everyone thinks they understands — but very few runners actually do in practice. Most runners know they should drink …
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From Patellar Tendonitis to 20 Miles in the Mountains — Scott’s Comeback Story
In this episode of the Fix My Running podcast, Scott shares his inspiring journey of recovery from a significant running injury. He discusses the challenges he …
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What Should I Eat Before and After a Run?
What Should I Eat Before and After a Run? This week, our performance nutrition habit is going to focus on getting the nutrition right around our …
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Why Injured Runners Need More Carbs
This week, we’re focusing on eating enough carbohydrates to fuel our performance and support injury recovery. For runners, this would roughly be ~4–7 g/kg …
Whole Foods: The Secret Weapon for Injured Runners
Most runners don’t need a strict diet.We don’t need to track macros, weigh food, or obsess over numbers. We just need to eat real food… consistently. For …
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Protein for Injured Runners: How to Heal Faster and Run Stronger
Protein is one of the most important nutrients for runners—especially injured runners.It’s the raw material your body uses to repair, rebuild, and strengthen …
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Your Knees Aren’t Worn Out. They’re Weak.
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the common misconceptions about knee pain in runners and shares the transformative journey of a client named Tim. Tim …
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The Real Reason RUNNERS Get Knee Pain (Nobody Talks About This)
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the common misconception among runners that knee pain is primarily caused by weak muscles. He emphasizes the importance …
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Rest Didn’t Fix Tim’s Knee Pain (Running Did)
In this episode of the Fix My Running podcast, host Matthew Boyd speaks with Tim Wilkins about his journey back to running after experiencing chronic knee pain. …
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Rest from Running Makes Knee Arthritis Worse
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the relationship between running and knee arthritis, debunking the myth that running exacerbates arthritis. He …
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Is Running Bad for Your Knees … Running PT REACTS
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the relationship between running and knee health, particularly focusing on arthritis. He critiques a video from 'Talking …
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Fix My Form Drill – The Last Running Drill You Will Ever Need
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the importance of proper running form, focusing on common errors such as low cadence and over striding. He introduces …
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Stretching Won’t Fix Knee Pain With Running … This Will
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the misconceptions surrounding knee pain in runners, emphasizing that stretching is not an effective solution. He …
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3 Things Runners With Shin Pain Must Do
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the common issue of shin pain in runners, often referred to as shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome. He …
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Pogo Jumps for Injured Runners
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the role of pogo jumps in the recovery of running injuries. He explains how pogo jumps can serve as a crucial step in …
Are Your Running Days Behind You?
This episode explores Brendan's journey as a triathlete dealing with knee pain and the psychological barriers that come with it. Matthew Boyd discusses the …
Run:Walks for Injured Runners
This episode explores the concept of run walking as a rehabilitation strategy for injured runners. Matthew Boyd discusses how run walking can be strategically …
Recovery Runs for Endurance Runners
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the concept of recovery runs for endurance runners, clarifying their purpose, benefits, and implementation strategies. …
Long Runs for Endurance Runners
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the significance of long runs in endurance training, emphasizing their role in glycogen depletion, muscle adaptation, …