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. 

When you need a physiotherapist

When you need a physiotherapist

You may have always wondered what a physiotherapist does, but never had a reason to look into it further.  Physiotherapists will analyse the cause of your pain and work to resolve it....

What is Dry Needling?

What is Dry Needling?

Have you ever had a friend come from physiotherapy and tell you they were treated with ‘dry needling’?  You might think to yourself ‘well that sounds scary and painful, why would I ever consider doing that?’   This post covers where dry needling came from, how it works, why it works, and the recent research to support it.

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.