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 …
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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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Runner’s Mobility Screen
Take the test! Do you have the mobility required for running? Three simple movements you can do right now to determine if you have enough mobility for …
Strength + Conditioning Rehab: Pushing the Boundaries of Your Potential
Are you training with an injury? Have you recently had an injury and feel unsure how to get back to full training? Are you worried about pushing yourself in …
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How to Use Running Cadence to Avoid Injuries
Why should I care about my running cadence? Well, optimizing your running cadence can help you avoid injuries and improve your performance. Is that a good …
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The Basics of Vertigo + Vestibular Rehab
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a symptom in which it feels like the room is spinning. It is very similar to how you would feel if you just got off a playground …
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How to Track Your Runs to Prevent Running Injuries
If you want to avoid running injuries, there is one single principle can tell you everything you will ever need to know. This single principle can be summed up …
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Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnoses + Treatment
What is a concussion? Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain is shaken by a rapid movement. This results in changes to the …
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Running Injury Prevention: Shoes + The Unusual Suspects
Now that we've taken a good look at load management, as well as strength training and running technique, we're going to look at other factors that can help …
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Running Injury Prevention: Strength Training + Running Technique
Now that we've looked at load management, I'm going to move onto the next two usual suspects in running injury prevention: strength training and running …
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Running Injury Prevention: Load Management
Sick of stretching? Are you fed up of the foam roller? Does your pre-run routine take longer than your actual run? As a runner, I would say that I find three or …
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Shoulder pain during bench press: 4 things you can do about it today
Are you getting shoulder pain during bench press workouts? It's really common and there are some simple things you can do today to reduce the pain and allow you …
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How to Use Yoga to Relieve your Lower Back Pain: 3 Simple Steps
Using Yoga for lower back pain is a fantastic way to reduce your pain and get you back to doing the things you love to do. However, just throwing any old Yoga …
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Runner’s Knee
What is Runner's Knee? Runner's knee is just pain in the front of the knee when running. It's an umbrella term, not an actual diagnosis. The medical diagnosis …