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The Adaptive Zone

Talking all things Running and Triathlon. From Injury, through Rehabilitation and into Performance.

My name is Matthew Boyd, I'm a Physiotherapist, Runner and aspiring Triathlete. The Adaptive Zone is that elusive place between weakness and strength, injury and performance, failure and success.

Let's try and find it.


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Running with Power Meters 101

Matthew Boyd / March 14, 2023

Running with Power Meters 101 | with Steve Palladino

Running with Power Meters has exploded in popularity in the last few years. Taking the baton from their cycling counterparts, elite runners have begun to …

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The One-Hour Strength Solution: Dumbbell Strength Exercises for Runners

Matthew Boyd / March 6, 2023

The One-Hour Strength Solution: Dumbbell Strength Exercises for Runners

The One-Hour Strength Solution: Dumbbell Strength Exercises for Runners I was giving a talk at a running club a couple of weeks ago about strength training …

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Can Slow Running make you Faster

Matthew Boyd / February 12, 2023

Can Slow Running make you Faster?

Most runners have heard that slow running will help improve their performance. However, time and time again I see runners going too fast on their slow runs. …

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What should I Eat to Fuel my Run?

Matthew Boyd / February 7, 2023

What should I Eat to Fuel my Run?

What should I Eat to Fuel my Run? | with Stephanie Small, Registered Dietician Runners often use gels and sports drinks to fuel their long runs. In my …

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How much Water should you Drink when Running?

Matthew Boyd / February 5, 2023

How much Water should you Drink when Running?

If you want to know how much water you should drink when running, you'll need to know how much you sweat. Sweat rates vary from runner to runner. Some people …

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Leaking Urine when Running with Emma Brockwell, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / November 30, 2022

Leaking Urine when Running

Leaking urine when running is way more common than it should be. Every week I meet a runner in the clinic with this problem. The degree to which urinary …

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Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis

Matthew Boyd / October 30, 2022

Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis | Mike’s Story

Achilles Tendinitis is one of the most common running injuries out there. It is also one of the most difficult to overcome. Research studies suggest that many …

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Perimenopause in Runners

Matthew Boyd / September 5, 2022

Perimenopause in Runners

Symptoms of perimenopause can start as early as your 30s. They can include irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep problems, mood changes, bladder problems, …

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Carb Loading for Marathons with Stephanie Small, Dietician - Podcast

Matthew Boyd / August 17, 2022

Carb Loading for Marathons

Some common mistakes runners make when carb loading for marathons include focusing too much on the night before, including foods that contain high amounts of …

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How do you Hydrate for Running with Andy Blow, Sports Scientist

Matthew Boyd / July 23, 2022

How do you Hydrate for Running?

Do you suffer from cramps? Do you perform poorly when running in the heat? Ever experienced a kind of malaise that leaves you unable to hold your pace? Have you …

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Running to Lose Weight

Matthew Boyd / June 23, 2022

Running to Lose Weight? Avoid these Mistakes

Today, we're chatting with Stephanie Small about Running to Lose Weight. Steph is a Registered Dietician who specializes in helping recreational and competitive …

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How to get into Adventure Racing

Matthew Boyd / May 31, 2022

How to get into Adventure Racing

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Feel like a marathon or an Ironman might be a little bit easy? Adventure Racing might be for you! In today's episode …

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Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Matthew Boyd / April 23, 2022

Irregular Periods in Female Runners

Irregular periods are extremely common among female runners. However, just because something is common, it doesn't mean that it's normal. Menstrual cycle …

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What is Good Running Form?

Matthew Boyd / April 16, 2022

What is Good Running Form?

Good Running Form Running form varies wildly from runner to runner. So how do you know if you have good running form? There are many, many people on the …

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Can I Keep Running Through Pain

Matthew Boyd / March 30, 2022

Can I keep Running Through Pain?

Can I just keep running through the pain? This must be one of the most common questions I hear as a Physiotherapist. The shorter answer is, actually, yeh, …

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Hansons Marathon Method with Luke Humphrey, Running Coach

Matthew Boyd / March 19, 2022

Hansons Marathon Method

Hansons Marathon Method Hansons Marathon Method tosses out mega-long runs and high-mileage weekends—two old-fashioned running traditions that often injure …

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What are the Best Strength Exercises for Runners

Matthew Boyd / March 10, 2022

What are the Best Strength Exercises for Runners?

Nowadays most runners know that including strength training in their program is likely to improve their performance. However, most runners aren't actually doing …

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Running Heart Rate Zones 101

Matthew Boyd / December 22, 2021

Running Heart Rate Zones 101

Why are my Running Heart Rate Zones not accurate? Have you ever wondered why the running heart rate zones on your GPS watch or running app seem way off? So, …

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Top 4 Running Form Tips based on Evidence | with Tom Goom, Physiotherapist

Matthew Boyd / November 6, 2021

Top 4 Running Form Tips based on Evidence | with Tom Goom, Physiotherapist

There is certainly no shortage of "advice" out there about running form. If your social media habits are anything like mine, you can't scroll down your feed …

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Understanding Training Zones for Running & Cycling

Matthew Boyd / November 3, 2021

Understanding Training Zones for Running and Cycling with Nick Jankovskis, Sport Scientist

Are you confused by Training Zones? Me too! There are many different systems out there that you can use to determine your training zones. These can be based …

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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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