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6 rules when returning to running from a calf injury
Here are 6 tips to help you make a successful return to running after a calf injury!
Luke Nelson
Mar 1, 20231 min read

Our 6 tips for strong calves
In this blog, we discuss our top 6 tips to improve the strength of the calf muscles
Luke Nelson
Jan 17, 20231 min read


When to replace your Supershoes?
How long do carbon-plated shoes last? In this blog, we discuss when it’s time to send your supershoes to shoe heaven.
Luke Nelson
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Best exercises for Tibialis posterior tendinopathy
Tibialis posterior tendinopathy tends to cause pain on the inside of the ankle. Here are some of our favourite exercise progressions to help
Luke Nelson
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Achilles paratenon involvement: what is it & how to fix it
The paratenon can be a cause of tendon pain, but what is it & how can it be fixed?
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20221 min read

Runner's knee? How different activities load the knee
Those suffering from Runner's knee or patellofemoral pain often experience pain in day-to-day activities & other exercises.
Luke Nelson
Aug 10, 20222 min read


Other hip adductor exercises not to be missed
We've previously discussed the best isolation exercises for the hip adductors, so now we discuss some other compound alternatives.
Luke Nelson
Jun 24, 20222 min read

Why we love the soleus & you should too!
We love the soleus, & if you are a runner, you should tool! Here's why...
Luke Nelson
Jun 23, 20222 min read

Groin pain? Top exercises for the adductor muscles
We've previously discussed how the hip adductors function for running & how to test their strength, now it's time to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Jun 15, 20221 min read

Runners, what's your number? Hip adductor strength
We've previously posted on the often-underappreciated function the hip adductors serve during running. So how strong do they need to be?
Luke Nelson
Jun 6, 20221 min read

Runners: introducing the hip adductors
While hip adductor injuries are not a common injury in distance runners, these muscles serve multiple important roles.
Luke Nelson
Jun 2, 20222 min read

Should every run be hard?
A common error we see in recreational runners is doing too much of their running at a high intensity.
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20221 min read

Running shoes for knee pain
Knee pain is the most common running injury, so what can you put on your feet to help?
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read


Taping for runners' knee
Taping can be useful for those with kneecap pain, patellofemoral pain or runners' knee. Here is a simple taping technique that might help!
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read

3 tips for shin splints
Otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), this condition is relatively common in runners & can be quite incapacitating.
Luke Nelson
May 16, 20221 min read


Different calf strength qualities in runners
Did you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke Nelson
Apr 28, 20221 min read

What is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?
Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.
Luke Nelson
Apr 19, 20222 min read

Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?
Rockered soles are increasingly been used in shoes today, but what do they do, and who are they suited for?
Luke Nelson
Mar 25, 20222 min read


Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them
Repetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20221 min read

Runners: how strong are your hips?
Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!
Luke Nelson
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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