It is not always about running strong, but when 2-3 times your body weight goes through your lower limb every step, a 70kg runner like me will accumulate 1.9million kgs of load every hour of running. So, strength should be factored in. Your ‘Running Strong’ home assessment This is a practical test you can try […]
What is a high hamstring tendinopathy? This is a condition commonly seen in runners and yoga instructors who also have a job revolved around sitting. That is because for one reason of another the hamstring tendon has become irritated typically from a spike in load. As you can see in the picture below, the hamstring […]
From the Fit Cookie Nutrition Podcast: “In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brodie Sharpe, who is a physio therapist, podcaster, and founder of the Run Smarter Series. We discuss a common nagging runner injury in today’s episode, proximal
Runners are classically the type A personality consisting of common traits. For instance, self-motivation, internal drive & competitiveness. All these traits shine a positive light on personal ambition, race preparation and a physically active lifestyle. However, do these traits have negative associations? For example, if the vast majority of running injuries are due to training […]
Firstly, thank you to the authors Tom Goom, Gráinne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell for publishing the new post partum running guidelines. For more information I will include the link here. It is often a concern for new mums, they love running but also want to respect the healing process. But how is a new mum […]
Treadmill running. You love it or you hate it. For some runners it can be very appealing come winter. But can we substitute outdoor training for the comfort of an indoor treadmill? Does a treadmill running change your technique? When it comes to your movement and joint angles there is conflicting evidence. Some studies will […]
This episode covers the beliefs behind stretching and when it is safe and not safe with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Stretching was once a common treatment option for this condition but as our understanding has changed, so has the management. But a lo
Recurring achilles pain can be common, particularly in masters runners. So, this blog is designed to be your guide. To see if there is anything within your routine you can change to lower your risk of another flare-up. Avoid acute spikes in training load The majority of running-related injuries are due to spikes in load, […]
Charlie has been managing proximal hamstring tendinopathy after completing a marathon block in 2020. Pain originally started down the hamstring but eventually worked its way into the sitting bone. Initial treatment attempts included shockwave, strength tr
We all know the marketing poster in shoe stores. It shows a person standing still while highlighting their poor foot posture. Then, a side-by-side comparison of the whole body magically aligned when provided with orthotics to wear. This is marketing brilliance and sells the concept very well but does the claim for orthotics for running […]
