Running is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay fit. But if you’re like me, you know it can also be a bit of a double-edged sword. One day you’re feeling on top of the world, and the next, you’re sidelined with a niggling injury. That’s why I’ve put together some top healthy running tips to help you keep pounding the pavement without the pain. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, these tips will help you run smarter, not harder. Healthy Runni

A study titled "Heel-to-toe drop of running shoes: a systematic review of its biomechanical effects" aimed to analyze the impact of...

You may have heard many elite athletes undertaking a VO2max and lactate threshold tests.. but what exactly are they? They are performance tests you under take on the treadmill. They usually consist of 2 sections: Repeated 3 minute efforts of increasing speed taking breath samples and blood samples at the end of each one. One all out effort - the treadmill increases in speed or gradient each minute until you can no longer keep up, and then breath and blood samples are taken. V

Race day can be stressful, and stress can impact your performance. This is why it is essential to be prepared for race day. Reducing the chance of unexpected events during race day by keeping everything familiar and consistent each race is key. Below is a checklist for everything that needs to be considered and accounted for on race day. You can use this each time you have a race. Accommodation If your race is in the morning, or if it takes 3+ hours to get there, it may be w

March to May is always a busy period for physiotherapists, as it's marathon season and many brave people attempt to take on the challenge of running a marathon. Naturally, the intense and high volume needed to complete such a feat leads to many people booking appointments with us to address any niggles or injuries that may hinder their performance on the big day. This year, I had the privilege of treating several runners who had dedicated their winter to battling harsh weathe

The simple answer is no! Watch the video below for the reason why running is GOOD for your knees! Some people believe that running can...

There is a study by Baxter et al (2017) that reviewed all the research on stretching on the performance and injury risk in runners. I...

Watch this Video for a simple stretch routine after your runs! ...But, before you do... runners should be made aware of the current...

If you are worried about getting back into running after suffering from COVID-19, this is a quick guide to safe return. Research publish...

In last month's article on running mileage I mentioned Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) can be used as a more accurate method to...

There is one comment you hear at almost all training sessions, races, and any social event where runners are present; “what’s your weekly...