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Running Research

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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Matthew Boyd / November 24, 2019

TRAILS study review

Study 300 runnersTook a bunch of measurementsFollowed them for 2 yearsLooked for links between any of the measurements and injuries Findings  199 …

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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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Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Matthew Boyd / November 17, 2019

Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners

Study 42 runners - 13 with Achilles tendinopathy, 8 with shin splints, 21 uninjured Researchers analysed their standing posture, flexibility and …

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