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Barefoot Running A Podiatric Surgeon’s Story with Dr. Stephen Dini

Matthew Boyd / November 28, 2023

Barefoot Running: A Podiatric Surgeon’s Story | with Dr. Stephen Dini

When Born to Run came out in 2009 it took the running world by storm. It challenged long-held beliefs about running shoes and launched an army of barefoot …

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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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Running Shoe Width

Matthew Boyd / September 4, 2020

Running Shoe Width

A common problem I run into in the clinic is running shoe width. For whatever reason, fashion has leaned towards far narrower shoes historically. This has …

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Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?

Matthew Boyd / January 13, 2020

Do Heavy Runners need more Shoe Cushioning?

Heavy runners need more shoe cushioning. That has been the shoe prescription mantra from the physio clinic through the to running shoe retailer and all the …

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Do I need zero drop running shoes?

Matthew Boyd / December 22, 2019

Do I need Zero Drop Running Shoes?

So what are "zero-drop" running shoes anyway? The drop is the difference in the height of the shoe in the forefoot compared to the rearfoot. Completely flat …

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Does Pronation cause Running Injuries_

Matthew Boyd / December 7, 2019

Does Pronation cause Running Injuries?

What is Pronation? I just tried googling this term. All of the top 5 links were discussing how “overpronation” causes injuries and claiming that selecting …

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Winter Running Gear

Matthew Boyd / October 14, 2019

Winter Running Gear Strategy

Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling and winter is coming. If you hate the treadmill as much as I do, you’re bracing yourself for another …

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Treating Heel Pain from Running

Matthew Boyd / May 29, 2019

Treating Heel Pain from Running

So you're gearing up for a beautiful summer of running. You’ve got the race calendar all mapped out and you’ve registered for a spring half marathon. …

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Heel Pain Diagnosis

Matthew Boyd / March 30, 2019

Heel Pain when Running

Are you getting heel pain when running? Or in the first few steps out of bed in the morning? If so then you may be suffering from the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis. …

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Matthew Boyd / November 2, 2017

Runners: More Shoes = Less Injuries

Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love buying running shoes? I know we complain about the price and how the brands discontinue our favourite model every year. But if …

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Matthew Boyd / September 28, 2017

Are Your Running Shoes Slowing You Down?

Did you know that the weight of your running shoes may actually have a significant impact on your running performance? Imagine trying to run while carrying 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 / July 20, 2017

How to Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes Without Getting Injured

Do We Run Better Barefoot? Let’s start with a quick test. Try this: Stand up Run to the end of the room Note which part of your foot you strike the ground with …

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Matthew Boyd / May 31, 2017

Running Injury Prevention: Shoes + The Unusual Suspects

Now that we've taken a good look at load management, as well as strength training and running technique, we're going to look at other factors that can help …

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