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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

Shoe drop: what is best?
Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?
Luke Nelson
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Luke appears on the Journal Club podcast
Luke recently featured on Randall Cooper's Journal Club podcast discussing an important study on monitoring training load in runners
Luke Nelson
Feb 14, 20221 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

How hard do our muscles work when we run?
This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20211 min read

Taper time! Our top tips to maximize your pre-race preparation
You’ve done the work (hopefully!), the race is near, so it’s taper time! Here are our top tips to get the most out of your taper!
Luke Nelson
Nov 25, 20212 min read


UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill
Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are some tips to make hills your friends:...
Luke Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read

The many effects of increasing cadence
An advantage of changing running cadence (steps per minute), is that it has a wide-ranging impact on a number of different variables.
Luke Nelson
Sep 30, 20211 min read


3 tips for optimal arm swing
Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
Luke Nelson
Sep 28, 20211 min read

Should you warm up before running?
So you've laced up the runners, & are ready to go. But before taking that first step, do you need to "Warm-up", do some stretches?
Trang Nguyen
Sep 26, 20212 min read

Runners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?
There is a long raging debate about the superiority of single-leg OR double leg exercises when it comes to building strength in runners....
Luke Nelson
Sep 9, 20213 min read

Should you change from heel striking to forefoot landing?
This is a common question I get asked, so in this blog, we discuss the findings from a recent study that answers this exact question.
Trang Nguyen
Aug 31, 20211 min read

How to make treadmill running imitate running outdoors
How similar is treadmill running really to overground (outdoor) running? In this blog, we discuss the differences
Trang Nguyen
Aug 29, 20215 min read

6 reasons runners need to train strength rather than endurance in the gym
Runners are endurance athletes. Yet why am I always harping on about developing strength & lifting heavy? Read on to find out...
Trang Nguyen
Aug 29, 20214 min read

Tendon stiffness: what is it and why is it important for runners?
In this blog, we discuss what tendon stiffness is, & why it's important for runners
Trang Nguyen
Aug 29, 20214 min read

Race cancelled or postponed? 5 ways to adjust your training
It’s been a big 18months for athletes with many races being cancelled or postponed. So what are your options for training?
Trang Nguyen
Aug 26, 20214 min read


Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique
In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
Aug 23, 20211 min read

4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?
There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
Luke Nelson
Jul 24, 20211 min read

Shoe lacing for runners
Wide foot? Top of foot pain? Big toe pain? In this blog, we cover our top 5 lacing techniques for runners.
Luke Nelson
Jul 8, 20212 min read

What running shoe is best for you?
"What running shoe do I need?" is a common question asked of us. In this blog, we cover the key things to help you find the perfect shoe!
Luke Nelson
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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