Jessie had originally come to us because she was having trouble with her plantar fascia. We managed to fix that within a couple of months and get her back to …
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My name is Matthew Boyd, I'm a Physiotherapist and Running Coach.
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Jessie had originally come to us because she was having trouble with her plantar fascia. We managed to fix that within a couple of months and get her back to …
[Read more...] about Rate of Elevation Change (REC) for Trail Runners
In this episode, I interview Rob Buhmann and Myles Burfield about their systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between running volume and …
Jessica desperately wanted to compete in Ultra Trail races. But if she went more than 10 miles, the knee pain was terrible. She loved getting out on the …
Marcela shares her journey into running, overcoming back and knee injuries, and achieving her goals. She started running during the pandemic and fell in love …
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This episode discusses how to determine your race pace for distances you haven't done before or haven't done in a long time. The method described involves doing …
[Read more...] about How Do You Know What Your Race Pace Should Be?
My Carb Loading Plan Carb Loading Calculator Carb loading is the process of increasing carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to a long race to …
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses how to taper effectively for a race. Tapering involves reducing training volume and intensity in the lead up to a race …
In this episode, Caitlin Miller shares her journey of overcoming injury and returning to running. She started running casually in New York City and gradually …
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Latent pain, or pain that occurs after running, is a common issue for many runners. It is important to manage latent pain correctly in order to prevent further …
[Read more...] about What Should I Do if It Hurts After I Run but Not During?
Hedie started running to improve her health and avoid potential health problems. However, life events disrupted her running routine, and she struggled to stay …
A study found that 71% of ultramarathon runners reported foot or ankle injuries in the previous 12 months, with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis being …
[Read more...] about Foot and Ankle Injuries in Ultra Runners
In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses three common running technique errors: low cadence, overstriding, and knock knee running. He provides drills to address …
In this episode, Matthew Boyd and Emily Moore discuss nutrition and fueling strategies for races. They cover topics such as supplements, carb loading, and carb …
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In this episode, Matthew Boyd discusses the limitations of traditional physical therapy in treating running injuries. The episode highlights the importance of …
[Read more...] about When Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work For Running Injuries
Will Runner’s Knee Heal By Itself? Not according to researchers from The University of Melbourne. I was doing a Free Strategy Call with a Runner the …
In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews Bill Kossmann, a runner who experienced a loss of motivation and struggled with back pain during his training. Bill …
Does Foam Rolling Help With IT Band Syndrome? According to a recent study in The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, probably not. Many …
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Steve loves running trails. It’s like a little mini-holiday from the city. As soon as his feet are on dirt, he feels the tension just melt away. He’s always …
This episode explores the relationship between running and knee arthritis. Jean, a runner diagnosed with arthritis, had given up on running due to concerns …
[Read more...] about Running and Knee Arthritis – What About All That Pounding!?
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.