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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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Is Periodization applicable to Recreational Athletes with Craig Schmitt, Physiotherapist & Triathlon Coach

Matthew Boyd / October 3, 2021

Is Periodization applicable to Recreational Athletes? | with Craig Schmitt, Physiotherapist & Triathlon Coach

Periodization is an idea that has been around since the middle of the 20th century. If you listen to any other endurance-themed podcasts like this one, I'm sure …

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The 10k A Tale of Lactate Threshold

Matthew Boyd / August 11, 2021

The 10k: A Tale of Lactate Threshold

Working with runners every day, you start to notice patterns. When I ask my clients about their training, there is an extremely common pattern. Most runners are …

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The 5k A Tale of 3 Energy Systems

Matthew Boyd / July 20, 2021

The 5k: A Tale of Three Energy Systems

A few years back my cousin, Adrian, invited me to do a Park Run. Park Runs are a popular event in the UK. Each weekend runners line up for a 5k race in parks …

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What causes Running Injuries

Matthew Boyd / July 6, 2021

What Causes Running Injuries? | E23 with Jason Tuori, Physical Therapist & Running Coach

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 …

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Strength Training for Knee Osteoarthritis

Matthew Boyd / June 30, 2021

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 …

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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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How to choose your Running Shoes

Matthew Boyd / December 19, 2020

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 the Endurance Athlete

Matthew Boyd / December 12, 2020

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 …

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Run Clubs for Dummies

Matthew Boyd / November 11, 2020

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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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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Avoid Fading at the End of Races

Matthew Boyd / December 21, 2019

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 …

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Strength Training Improves Running

Matthew Boyd / December 4, 2019

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 …

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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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