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From Knee Pain Down Stairs to Half Marathon Training Bridget's Story

Matthew Boyd / December 4, 2023

From Knee Pain Down Stairs to Half Marathon Training | Bridget’s Story

Summary In this episode, Matthew Boyd interviews Bridget Bohannon, a runner who experienced knee pain and sought solutions to get back to running. Bridget …

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Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries with Gab Lesnett, Physical Therapist

Matthew Boyd / December 4, 2023

Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries | with Gab Lesnett, Physical Therapist

Off-Season Training to Avoid Running Injuries In this episode, Matthew Boyd and Gab Lesnett discuss off-season training for runners. They address the …

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From Runner's Knee to NYC Marathon Jenn's Story

Matthew Boyd / November 25, 2023

From Runner’s Knee to NYC Marathon | Jenn’s Story

When we met last year, Jenn had been struggling with Runner's knee for years. It had only gotten worse recently and she'd been told by a bunch of health …

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How to Avoid The Black Hole of Zone 3

Matthew Boyd / November 21, 2023

How to Avoid The Black Hole of Zone 3

What is The Black Hole of Zone 3 and why do you need to avoid it? Bill had been stuck in a rut with his training. In the last few years, he’d found it harder …

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Keep Running as You Age

Matthew Boyd / November 15, 2023

Keep Running as You Age: Macro-Consistency

Keep Running as You Age Adam was creeping up on his 50th birthday and was thinking about his future. He wanted to remain fit, strong and healthy into this …

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Why Runners Quit

Matthew Boyd / September 11, 2023

Why Do Runners Quit?

Two Reasons.  Today we’re going to discuss what they are and how to avoid them but first… Who cares why runners quit? As a Physio, I’ve been helping …

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My Epic Battle with DadBod (1)

Matthew Boyd / September 5, 2023

My Epic Battle with DadBod

At the start of this year I was getting fat and weak. My entire adult life, I hovered around 170 pounds. I never bothered to weigh myself because it was always …

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Why Do I Breathe So Fast When I Run with Dr. Tyler Eng, Physical Therapist

Matthew Boyd / August 31, 2023

Why Do I Breathe So Fast When I Run? | with Dr. Tyler Eng, Physical Therapist

Why Do I Breathe So Fast When I Run? Follow Get Help If you’re having trouble with an injury, click the link button to book a free call with …

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Do You Actually Enjoy Running Podcast Cover

Matthew Boyd / August 22, 2023

Do You Actually Enjoy Running?

Do You Actually Enjoy Running? Have you even thought about it? When I met Chris at the start of the year, he certainly wasn’t. Chris dreamed of running …

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How to get a Marathon PR

Matthew Boyd / May 15, 2023

How to Get a Marathon PR | With Jason Fitzgerald, Running Coach

Have you hit a plateau in your running? Are you wondering how to get a marathon PR? Well, you're in luck. Today we're going to chat with the one and only Jason …

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Heart Rate running Zone 2 - podcast

Matthew Boyd / April 13, 2023

How Do I Keep My Heart Rate In Zone 2?

How Do I Keep My Heart Rate in Zone 2? This is one of the most common questions I get from runners. So today I’m going to take a deeper dive into Zone 2 …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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