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 …
Running Technique
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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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 …
What is an Anti-Fragile Runner? | E15 with Merv Travers PhD
None of us want to be fragile. Especially not when it comes to running. So what's the opposite of fragile? "If a glass is fragile, give me an example of …
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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 …
Shin Splints when Running | E6
Questions this week from Warren... Another friend of mine has started running again after 6 months off. He is struggling a bit with shin splints. How much …
DIY Running Technique Screen | E4
In this episode I discuss how to do your own "DIY Running Technique Screen". Questions this week come from Celia... Hi Matthew,I am really enjoying your …
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 …
Can we change Dynamic Knee Valgus?
What is "dynamic knee valgus" anyway? Dynamic knee valgus is a term we use to describe the knee coming in towards the midline. If you take a slow motion …
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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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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Is Heel Striking Bad Running Form?
In recent years heel striking has become a very popular topic of discussion among runners. Many "experts" have advocated against heel striking in favour of a …
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 …
Runners Knee Clinical Practice Guideline Review
Recommended Long-TermQuads and Gluts strengtheningRunning Technique - forefoot strike, increase cadence, reduce hip adductionShort-TermTapingOrthotics if …
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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 …
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
Study 42 runners - 13 with Achilles tendinopathy, 8 with shin splints, 21 uninjured Researchers analysed their standing posture, flexibility and …
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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. …
Top 3 Ways to Avoid Running Injuries
Have you ever had a running injury? Good, then you’re a runner. 50-80% of runners will get injured in any given year (Van Gent 2007). Running injuries are an …