Runner's knee is a common condition that affects runners and can cause various types of knee pain. The primary cause of knee pain in runners is the high amount …
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Release the Constraint on Your Running Performance
The episode emphasizes the importance of identifying and releasing constraints to improve performance, using the example of Scott. Scott, a former professional …
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Prepare The Child for The Road, Not The Road for The Child
This episode explores the concept of preparing the child for the road, not the road for the child, and relates it to runner's knee. It discusses the common …
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All Running Injuries Are The Same
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the three things needed to get back to full training after a running injury. Using the metaphor of a mountain climber, …
Project 2024
In this episode, Matthew Boyd shares his approach to setting goals for the year using the Four Buckets framework. The four buckets represent health, wealth, …
From Patellar Tendinopathy to Berlin Marathon | Chris’ Story
In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews his client, Chris, about his running journey and struggles with knee pain. Chris shares how he started distance running …
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How Do I Hydrate for My Long Run?
This episode provides a starting point for developing a hydration strategy for long-distance runners. It covers the importance of hydration and electrolyte …
How Do You Taper Effectively? | with Sophie Lane, Exercise Physiologist
In this episode, physiotherapist and running coach Matthew Boyd interviews Sophie Lane, an exercise physiologist and running coach, about tapering for races. …
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Pain, Rest, Weakness. The Vicious Cycle of Running Injuries
Natalia wants to run her first marathon in Greece but has been struggling with hip pain and a recurring injury cycle. Traditional healthcare advice of rest has …
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From Knee Pain Down Stairs to Half Marathon Training | Bridget’s Story
Summary In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews Bridget Bohannon, a runner who experienced knee pain and sought solutions to get back to running. Bridget …
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Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries | with Gab Lesnett, Physical Therapist
Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries In this episode, Matthew Boyd and Gab Lesnett discuss off-season training for runners. They address the …
Running is the Rehab
Bridget struggled with persistent knee pain despite months of physical therapy. Diagnosed with IT band pain and Runner's knee, she faced a gap in traditional …
Barefoot Running: A Podiatric Surgeon’s Story | with Dr. Stephen Dini
When Born to Run came out in 2009 it took the running world by storm. It challenged long-held beliefs about running shoes and launched an army of barefoot …
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From Runner’s Knee to NYC Marathon | Jenn’s Story
When we met last year, Jenn had been struggling with Runner's knee for years. It had only gotten worse recently and she'd been told by a bunch of health …
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How to Avoid The Black Hole of Zone 3
What is The Black Hole of Zone 3 and why do you need to avoid it? Bill had been stuck in a rut with his training. In the last few years, he’d found it harder …
Keep Running as You Age: Macro-Consistency
Keep Running as You Age Adam was creeping up on his 50th birthday and was thinking about his future. He wanted to remain fit, strong and healthy into this …
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How Much Should I Run During the Off-Season? | with Jason Fitzgerald, Running Coach
In this episode of the Adaptive Zone Podcast, I talked with Jason Fitzgerald, a well-known running coach behind The Strength Running podcast. We discussed the …
What Should I Eat on My Long Run?
What Should I Eat on My Long Run? The short answer is 30-60g of carbs per hour. When I was training for my first marathon I kept bonking on long …
How do I get my speed back after an injury? | with Brodie Sharpe, Physiotherapist
I was recently invited on Brodie Sharpe's Run Smarter Podcast to chat about returning to speed and hill training after injury. We took a deep dive into …
Knee Pain with Triathlon Training
Fred wanted to do his first Ironman 70.3 with his friends in May. The swimming and biking were going well but he couldn’t do the runs as he’d had knee pain for …