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Tendon Pain - What is it

Matthew Boyd / November 27, 2020

Tendon Pain: What is it? | E10

Tendon pain (aka tendonitis) is really common among runners, swimmers and cyclists. Runners are often affected at the Achilles tendon in the heel or the …

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Matthew Boyd / November 15, 2020

Triathlon Clubs for Dummies | E9 with Teresa Harrison, Triathlon Coach

Subscribe to the Podcast... Triathlon clubs help you learn all those little things that you would never think of. "Bring two pairs of goggles to a race" …

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Run Clubs for Dummies

Matthew Boyd / November 11, 2020

Run Clubs for Dummies | E8 with Matthew David

Run Clubs are an awesome way for newbie runners to stay accountable and motivated while making friends and learning the dos and don'ts of running. Matthew David …

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Swim Clubs for Dummies

Matthew Boyd / November 4, 2020

Swim Clubs for Dummies | E7 with Candace Elliott, Physiotherapist

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

Matthew Boyd / October 25, 2020

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 …

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High Heart Rate when Running

Matthew Boyd / October 18, 2020

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 …

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Matthew Boyd / October 14, 2020

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 …

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My First Half Ironman

Matthew Boyd / September 10, 2020

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 …

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Running Shoe Width

Matthew Boyd / September 4, 2020

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 …

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DIY Bike Fit

Matthew Boyd / August 29, 2020

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 …

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Crotch Pain from Cycling

Matthew Boyd / August 16, 2020

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 …

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Fun & Flexible Half Ironman Training

Matthew Boyd / May 27, 2020

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 …

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Overstriding Running

Matthew Boyd / May 10, 2020

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 …

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peroneal tendonitis

Matthew Boyd / March 11, 2020

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 …

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what running technique errors cause injury

Matthew Boyd / March 3, 2020

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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Achilles tendon pain

Matthew Boyd / February 25, 2020

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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dynamic knee valgus

Matthew Boyd / February 17, 2020

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 …

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Knock Knee Running

Matthew Boyd / February 11, 2020

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. …

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Strength Training Doesn't Reduce Marathon Injuries

Matthew Boyd / February 2, 2020

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?

Matthew Boyd / January 30, 2020

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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I am a Registered Physiotherapist within the province of Alberta, Canada only.

Any online consultations with individuals located outside of Alberta will be in my capacity as a Certified Running Coach. I do not provide Physiotherapy or injury rehabilitation services to anyone located outside of Alberta, Canada.

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