None of us want to be fragile. Especially not when it comes to running. So what's the opposite of fragile? "If a glass is fragile, give me an example of …
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Do the Nike Vaporfly / Alphafly work for Recreational Runners? |E14 with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier PhD
The Nike Vaporfly and its descendants, the Next% and Alphafly, have revolutionized the running landscape. In recent years we have seen new world records set in …
How to choose your Running Shoes | E13 with Dr Codi Ramsey PhD
Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone Podcast... What do you consider when buying running shoes? Research shows that most runners think getting the "correct shoe" …
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Nutrition for Endurance Athletes | E12 with Harrison Blizzard, Registered Dietician
Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone Podcast... Discussed in this episode... Are diets a good idea for endurance athletes?How to fuel your workoutsDiet vs …
Tendon Pain: What to do about it | E11
Subscribe to The Adaptive Zone Podcast... "Tendons hurt when they are not strong enough to do their job" Tendon pain usually affects runners in the …
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 …
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 | 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 | 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 | 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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