Running

Luke Nelson

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Tissue Recovery Timelines

Different tissues = different recovery times! Learn how to train smarter by syncing your loading strategies with recovery needs

🦘Level Up Your Jumps & Hops for Stronger Calves & Achilles! 🦘

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

🦘Level Up Your Jumps & Hops for Stronger Calves & Achilles! 🦘

Boost your jumps & hops with this simple ankle tip

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Luke Nelson

Nov 122 min read

3 Reasons Runners Should Be Adding Plyometrics to Their Training🏃‍♀️

Runners, why should you include plyometrics in your program?

Runners: Save Time with Superset Exercises!

Luke Nelson

Sep 242 min read

Runners: Save Time with Superset Exercises!

Struggling to fit strength training into your routine? Superset exercises save time, keep you moving, & boost performance! Here's how

Luke Nelson

Jul 22 min read

Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves

"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!

Luke Nelson

Jun 282 min read

Runners, harmful weights myths busted

In this blog, we debunk two common myths about running and weight training and explore if there's an optimal weight for running.

Luke Nelson

May 281 min read

Our number one tip for Masters runners

If you are a runner over the age of 35, then listen up!

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Luke Nelson

May 272 min read

Technique matters when testing your calf strength

Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!

Luke Nelson

May 271 min read

Calf raises for big toe pain

For those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?

Luke Nelson

Mar 262 min read

Shod or barefoot for plyometrics?

Shod or barefoot for plyometrics? Let's explore their impact on performance

Beyond the Run: The Hidden Dangers of Non-Running Activities on Injury Risk

Luke Nelson

Mar 122 min read

Beyond the Run: The Hidden Dangers of Non-Running Activities on Injury Risk

What are you doing in the 23 other hours of the day? How non-running load can lead to injury

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Luke Nelson

Mar 11 min read

Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid

Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make

When runners should NOT introduce strength training into their routine

Luke Nelson

Feb 231 min read

When runners should NOT introduce strength training into their routine

Runners benefit from strength training, but timing matters. Wait for the right moment to incorporate it into your routine. Here's when.

Stiff, tight calves? Two tests to assess

Luke Nelson

Feb 132 min read

Stiff, tight calves? Two tests to assess

Stiff, tight calves? Here are a couple of tests that we use to assess calf flexibility & how we use them.

Does Strength Training Really Make Runners Faster?

Luke Nelson

Jan 133 min read

Does Strength Training Really Make Runners Faster?

Explore how strength training transforms running. Recent studies unravel its impact on speed and efficiency, reshaping the runner's journey

New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions

Luke Nelson

Jan 41 min read

New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions

New Year, New Strides! Ready to lace up & crush your running goals in 2024? Here are the top 5 resolutions to make it your best yet

Luke Nelson

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Changes in the Master Runner

As we age, several factors combine to result in a decline in running performance. In this blog we discuss further

Luke Nelson

Dec 9, 20233 min read

Is running bad for your knees?

Contrary to a common myth, recent research indicates running is not harmful to knees; it may boost joint health. Explore in our blog

Luke Nelson

Nov 2, 20231 min read

The best way to fix your tight calves

Do your calves tense up or ache during your runs? If you're quick to assume stretching is the answer, you might want to reconsider.

Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Luke Nelson

Nov 2, 20231 min read

Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?

Critics of treadmill running will claim that running on a treadmill messes with your running technique & creates “lazy muscles". Does it?

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