Running

Physio In Your Pocket: Running technique to prevent injuries

This time of year (particularly this year), there aren’t many outdoor activities going on. It’s too early to bike, and too late to ski. Plus nobody can access their gyms right now, so lots of athletes are turning to running to maintain their fitness. The problem is, a lot of people are aerobically fit to run, but the new type of high impact strain on the body makes you more susceptible to injury. Here I cover running technique to prevent injuries for the athletic enthusiasts. This technique also applies to those returning to running after an injury.

But please, practice good social distancing and follow your local health directives. If this guy can run a marathon in his backyard circling a 130-foot course 1254 times, you can make it work too.

Strength and Power Training for Endurance Athletes

Strength and Power Training for Endurance Athletes

In this blog I address the most common reasons why endurance athletes avoid strength training, and provide counter arguments for why they should be.

First Adventure Race Recap: All the things not to do.

First Adventure Race Recap: All the things not to do.

With adventure racing there are a few more variables to consider than your standard road race.  We learned a lot through this experience, mostly how to improve for the next race.  So for anyone considering making the leap into adventure racing, here are 6 rules to nail your first and following adventure races.

Running shoes and Rehabilitation: A Personal Account

Running shoes and Rehabilitation: A Personal Account

Yes it can matter which type of shoe you are running in to get you through an injury.  I am going to share with you my personal experience of why my last three pairs of running shoes have been quite different styles, and why I changed to a different style of shoe to rehab an injury. 

One Easy Change to Running Technique Can Prevent Injuries

One Easy Change to Running Technique Can Prevent Injuries

60-80% of runners are injured.  Many of these injuries are caused by a common mistake in running technique.  By changing this one small error in your running style, you drastically decrease your risk of getting injured.  You may even be able to get rid of a pain you are currently experiencing.