Every runner gets injured at some point. Estimates on how often runners get injured vary, depending on which study you read. In any given year it is estimated …
Running Performance
Strength Training for Knee Osteoarthritis | E22 with Dr. Claire Minshull, Rehabilitation and Conditioning Specialist
So you love to run, but now you've got the news that you have knee osteoarthritis. You thought it was the end of your running career but you stumbled across a …
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 …
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 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 …
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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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 …
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. …
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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Avoid Fading at the End of Races
Fading at the end of races is a common problem. You run the first 32k so you can race the last 10 That's a common saying among marathon runners. Being …
Strength Training Improves Running
Related Podcast Study Analysed 24 studies including 469 runnersHeavy strength training 2-6 sets of 3-10 reps with plyometric training 1-6 sets of 4-10 …
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 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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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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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 …
Running with Knock Knees
Do you feel your knees rubbing together when you run? Maybe you get little bruises on the inside of your knees? If so, you may be increasing your risk of …
Am I a Heavy Runner?
Do you feel like a heavy runner? Would you use words like "thudder" or "stomper" to describe your running style? Find out where this comes from and what you can …
Running Intensity Guidelines
When I took up running, I had one pace. It wasn’t quite easy, it wasn’t quite hard. I’d look up a training program online, usually via Google Image search. I …
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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DIY Strength Training for Runners
Runners don’t like strength training. It’s easy to understand. We like to be outside in the fresh air, not stuck in a sweaty gym. In recent years however, the …