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Strength Exercises for Runner's Knee

Matthew Boyd / February 1, 2021

Strength Exercises for Runner’s Knee

Thanks to a wonderful review from Rich Willy and his colleagues we know that we have Grade A evidence that strength training is beneficial for runner's knee. We …

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What is an Anti Fragile Runner_

Matthew Boyd / January 24, 2021

What is an Anti-Fragile Runner? | E15 with Merv Travers PhD

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 Vaporfy work for Recreational Runners

Matthew Boyd / January 10, 2021

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 …

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How to choose your Running Shoes

Matthew Boyd / December 19, 2020

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 the Endurance Athlete

Matthew Boyd / December 12, 2020

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 …

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Tendon Pain - What to do about it

Matthew Boyd / December 5, 2020

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 …

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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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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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