In Part One of this series we looked at the pathology of shin splints and talked about some of the factors that can lead to you being more likely develop the …
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Shin Splints
Shin Splints are experienced as acute pain in the front of the tibia (shin bone). They are usually brought on by running. The term shin splints is used in …
Runner’s Knee
The term runner’s knee usually refers to pain coming from the back of your patella (kneecap). The medical term is patellofemoral pain. Pain usually comes on …
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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Discover the Running Technique Error That Could Be Causing Your IT Band Syndrome
Are you getting pain on the outside of your knee? Particularly after long runs? If so, you could well be suffering from IT Band Syndrome. Your running technique …
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 …
Is Heel Striking Bad for Runners?
Correct foot strike pattern is a topic that creates a lot of confusion among runners. Heel striking is demonized by some but described as pretty much irrelevant …
Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
“Doesn’t all that pounding ruin your knees?” Who’s heard this question before? Better yet, who’s been asking themselves this question. If you’ve felt that …
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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Is Your Running Cadence Putting You At Risk for Injury?
What is Running Cadence? Running cadence is the number of steps you take each minute. Each time you strike the ground counts as a step. So if you have a …
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Over Striding – Is it Bad for Runners?
What is Over Striding? Over striding is when the foot lands too far out in front of the centre of mass as you run. Your centre of mass is at the base of your …
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 …
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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10 Unusual Ways to Prevent Running Injuries
If you’re a runner, imagine your body is like a fortress. Every day you are under siege by a litany of foes trying to break down your defences and penetrate …
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Running Technique: Elephants, Monkeys and Mice
My wife and I lived in a very old apartment building in Hampstead, London for a short time. We rented one room in a four bedroom apartment, sharing the place …
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Runner’s Mobility Screen
Take the test! Do you have the mobility required for running? Three simple movements you can do right now to determine if you have enough mobility for …
How to Use Running Cadence to Avoid Injuries
Why should I care about my running cadence? Well, optimizing your running cadence can help you avoid injuries and improve your performance. Is that a good …
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Running Injury Prevention: Strength Training + Running Technique
Now that we've looked at load management, I'm going to move onto the next two usual suspects in running injury prevention: strength training and running …
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