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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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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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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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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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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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Knock Knee Running

Matthew Boyd / February 11, 2020

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. …

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Strength Training Faster Runner

Matthew Boyd / January 20, 2020

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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Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?

Matthew Boyd / January 4, 2020

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 …

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Runners Knee CPG

Matthew Boyd / November 24, 2019

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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Higher Cadence Improves Running Economy

Matthew Boyd / November 23, 2019

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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Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / May 14, 2019

Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries

Have you ever had a running injury? Good, then you’re a runner. 50-80% of runners will get injured in any given year (Van Gent 2007). Running injuries are an …

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Matthew Boyd / January 19, 2018

Running Technique Changes for Shin Splints

In Part One of this series we looked at the pathology of shin splints and talked about some of the factors that can lead to you being more likely develop the …

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Matthew Boyd / December 28, 2017

Runner’s Knee

The term runner’s knee usually refers to pain coming from the back of your patella (kneecap). The medical term is patellofemoral pain. Pain usually comes on …

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Matthew Boyd / November 25, 2017

Top Three Running Technique Errors to Avoid

Working with recreational runners on a day-to-day basis, I’ve noticed that some running technique errors are far more common than others. In fact, I’ve noticed …

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Matthew Boyd / November 16, 2017

Improve Your Running Performance by Reducing Your Vertical Oscillation

Vertical Oscillation refers to how much you bob up and down when you run. If you’re bobbing up and down too much, you may be wasting vital energy jumping up in …

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Matthew Boyd / October 26, 2017

Running Stride Length vs. Cadence

Your running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute as you run (spm). Running with a higher cadence is an excellent way to improve your performance …

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Matthew Boyd / September 21, 2017

Is Your Running Cadence Putting You At Risk for Injury?

What is Running Cadence? Running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute. Each time you strike the ground counts as a step. So if you have a …

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Matthew Boyd / August 24, 2017

How to Use Barefoot Running to Improve Your Technique

Have you ever tried to tie your laces with gloves on? It’s pretty difficult right? Even if the gloves are really thin. So what’s that about? Well, with the …

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Matthew Boyd / August 3, 2017

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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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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