Are you getting pain on the outside of your knee? Particularly after long runs? If so, you could well be suffering from IT Band Syndrome. Your running technique …
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Runners: More Shoes = Less Injuries
Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love buying running shoes? I know we complain about the price and how the brands discontinue our favourite model every year. But if …
Running Stride Length vs. Cadence
Your running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute as you run (spm). Running with a higher cadence is an excellent way to improve your performance …
Running with Knock Knees
Do you feel your knees rubbing together when you run? Maybe you get little bruises on the inside of your knees? If so, you may be increasing your risk of …
Is Heel Striking Bad for Runners?
Correct foot strike pattern is a topic that creates a lot of confusion among runners. Heel striking is demonized by some but described as pretty much irrelevant …
Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
“Doesn’t all that pounding ruin your knees?” Who’s heard this question before? Better yet, who’s been asking themselves this question. If you’ve felt that …
Are Your Running Shoes Slowing You Down?
Did you know that the weight of your running shoes may actually have a significant impact on your running performance? Imagine trying to run while carrying a …
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Is Your Running Cadence Putting You At Risk for Injury?
What is Running Cadence? Running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute. Each time you strike the ground counts as a step. So if you have a …
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Over Striding – Is it Bad for Runners?
What is Over Striding? Over striding is when the foot lands too far out in front of the centre of mass as you run. Your centre of mass is at the base of your …
Am I a Heavy Runner?
Do you feel like a heavy runner? Would you use words like "thudder" or "stomper" to describe your running style? Find out where this comes from and what you can …
Running Intensity Guidelines
When I took up running, I had one pace. It wasn’t quite easy, it wasn’t quite hard. I’d look up a training program online, usually via Google Image search. I …
How to Use Barefoot Running to Improve Your Technique
Have you ever tried to tie your laces with gloves on? It’s pretty difficult right? Even if the gloves are really thin. So what’s that about? Well, with the …
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DIY Strength Training for Runners
Runners don’t like strength training. It’s easy to understand. We like to be outside in the fresh air, not stuck in a sweaty gym. In recent years however, the …
The 5 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Runners
How would you like to improve your running performance by 5%? How about reducing injuries by a whopping 60%? That’s the power of strength training. Read on to …
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10 Unusual Ways to Prevent Running Injuries
If you’re a runner, imagine your body is like a fortress. Every day you are under siege by a litany of foes trying to break down your defences and penetrate …
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Runner’s Mechanical Load Scale
Try ThisGrab something heavy from around the house. Something like a drill or a full bottle of bleach. If you have dumbbells, grab one of those. Gently rest …
How to Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes Without Getting Injured
Do We Run Better Barefoot? Let’s start with a quick test. Try this: Stand up Run to the end of the room Note which part of your foot you strike the ground with …
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How to Run Slow So You Can Race Fast
“How can it be physically possible to do this twice!?” My legs just aren’t lifting any more. I’m not out of breath really; I just can’t seem to move. My running …
Strength Training for Runners In 20 minutes a Week
In 2015 I was training for my first Marathon. Again. I think this was attempt number three. I’d never made it to the start line. The previous attempt had been …
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Running Technique: Elephants, Monkeys and Mice
My wife and I lived in a very old apartment building in Hampstead, London for a short time. We rented one room in a four bedroom apartment, sharing the place …
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