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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?
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
Luke Nelson
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Strength Training for Runners: Scheduling Tips for Maximum Benefit
Strength training for runners is pivotal for performance & injury prevention. So when should you do it?
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