A running-related tendinopathy is very common It can also be one of the most debilitating. I see tonnes of runners trying to manage tendon issues for months or years! And as I delve into their rehab history I often come across several common mistakes. I will...
Earlier in the week I posted an exercise to help with bone growth and had a surprising level of interest so thought I would write this blog. As always, your thoughts and comments are welcomed below. The importance of bone growth at a young age:...
Shin pain is a common complaint for runners and medial tibial stress syndrome AKA ‘Shin Splints’ is often the go-to self-diagnosis. This is often followed-up by researching shin splint treatment and asking for advice from other runners on what has helped them. So, I thought...
This is a common situation for runners. They stretch and foam roll, but their muscles always feel tight! I thought I would share my ideas around this topic and feel free to make some comments yourself. I would be happy to hear them. Firstly, it...
This week I had JF Esculier on the podcast to discuss the importance of footwear. He was generous enough to share his knowledge on the current evidence regarding injury risk, running performance & shoe type. So today, I thought I would share the key messages...
Lockdown regulations are different depending on your region, but one day you will be able to return to gym and continue working on your running performance. In Melbourne, gyms are open tomorrow, so I would like to post this blog to remind you about a...
I shared an article earlier this week from Maughan & Shirreffs (2019) that attempted to uncover the causes and treatment of exercise induced muscle cramps. I thought I would use this opportunity to elaborate further. I would encourage you to comment on your experiences with...
I am blown away with the number of runners who value the power of knowledge and have signed up for the online course. If you are not on the early-bird waiting list, Sunday the 31st of May is your last chance to sign up and...
I have been blown away with the volume of runners testing out their knowledge with the Run Smarter Quiz. It has been fun creating podcast episodes and now a blog to debunk misconceptions and reveal the population’s understanding of certain topics. Currently I have 130 runners...
If you are already listening to the podcast, this course will be the podcast on steroids! The course content is days away from completion and with the amount of study I am doing to ensure the quality is world-class, it feels like I am back...