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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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 …
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. …
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?
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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Does Strength Training make you a Faster Runner?
In recent years there has been quite a bit of research on strength training and it's effects on running performance. Most studies have found favorable results …
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Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?
Heavy runners need more shoe cushioning. That has been the shoe prescription mantra from the physio clinic through the to running shoe retailer and all the …
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Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?
In recent years heel striking has become a very popular topic of discussion among runners. Many "experts" have advocated against heel striking in favour of a …
Do I need Zero Drop Running Shoes?
So what are "zero-drop" running shoes anyway? The drop is the difference in the height of the shoe in the forefoot compared to the rearfoot. Completely flat …
Avoid Fading at the End of Races
Fading at the end of races is a common problem. You run the first 32k so you can race the last 10 That's a common saying among marathon runners. Being …
Running Marathons is Good for your Knees?
Running marathons gives you knee arthritis doesn't it? Well, a new study from The University College London suggests it might actually be good for your knee …
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Does Pronation cause Running Injuries?
What is Pronation? I just tried googling this term. All of the top 5 links were discussing how “overpronation” causes injuries and claiming that selecting …
Strength Training Improves Running
Related Podcast Study Analysed 24 studies including 469 runnersHeavy strength training 2-6 sets of 3-10 reps with plyometric training 1-6 sets of 4-10 …
Runners Knee Clinical Practice Guideline Review
Recommended Long-TermQuads and Gluts strengtheningRunning Technique - forefoot strike, increase cadence, reduce hip adductionShort-TermTapingOrthotics if …
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TRAILS study review
Study 300 runnersTook a bunch of measurementsFollowed them for 2 yearsLooked for links between any of the measurements and injuries Findings 199 …
Higher Cadence Improves Running Economy
Study 22 female runners aged 18-325k PR between 17 and 22 minutesCadence (steps per minute) less than 176Training group did 10 day program practising …
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Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners
Study 42 runners - 13 with Achilles tendinopathy, 8 with shin splints, 21 uninjured Researchers analysed their standing posture, flexibility and …
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Training Intensity Emojis
A while back I wrote an article on training intensity guidelines for runners. The idea is to try optimise your training by making your easy days easy, and your …
Winter Running Gear Strategy
Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling and winter is coming. If you hate the treadmill as much as I do, you’re bracing yourself for another …
Running Injury Recovery
I’ve worked with hundreds of runners and thousands of injured people over the years. Getting a running injury really sucks, I should know, I’ve had dozens. …