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What type of Running Program is for you? Generic vs Customised

Luke Nelson

Jun 23, 20211 min read

What type of Running Program is for you? Generic vs Customised

When training for a race, it's vital to have a plan. With a multitude of options, we discuss the PRO's & CON'S of generic vs customised

How to maintain good running form with fatigue

Luke Nelson

Jun 1, 20212 min read

How to maintain good running form with fatigue

It is no secret that as fatigue sets in during a run, there are changes to running technique and loading forces. How can you maintain form?

Luke Nelson

Jun 1, 20211 min read

How to prepare for running in winter

First day of winter means it’s time to prepare for the cold and wet running season! Here are some tips to get you through!

Faded feedback for running gait retraining

Luke Nelson

Apr 29, 20211 min read

Faded feedback for running gait retraining

When learning a new skill, or changing your running gait, you will need more guidance at first, but then this feedback is gradually reduced.

Luke Nelson

Apr 29, 20214 min read

Running drills to improve your form

Running drills can be a great way to improve your running technique, and maybe even shave some precious seconds off your PB!

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Luke Nelson

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Improving leg recovery during running gait

Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.

Luke Nelson

Mar 31, 20212 min read

How Running technique may help ITB pain

Running gait retraining can be useful in the management of ITB pain. In this blog, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used

🙋Are running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries?🤕⁣

Luke Nelson

Mar 26, 20211 min read

🙋Are running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries?🤕⁣

Are there running gait abnormalities associated with running injuries? In this blog we discuss what the research has to say about this topic

Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke Nelson

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast

Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!

Got a constant need to stretch during a run?

Luke Nelson

Mar 3, 20211 min read

Got a constant need to stretch during a run?

Are you someone whose calves often feel tight or sore during your runs? Check out this blog to discover why

Luke Nelson

Jan 11, 20211 min read

The strong get stronger...

We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...

Luke Nelson

Dec 16, 20202 min read

Top exercises for the hip flexors

Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!

Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?

Luke Nelson

Dec 9, 20203 min read

Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?

A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?

Luke Nelson

Nov 20, 20202 min read

Runners, introducing the hip flexors

A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?

𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?

Luke Nelson

Nov 18, 20201 min read

𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐯𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤?

We often compare left versus right when dealing with a one-sided injury, but what if the other side is never strong to begin with?

Up & Down: Increased vertical oscillation

Luke Nelson

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Up & Down: Increased vertical oscillation

Are you a runner that can be heard a mile away pounding the pavement? Chances are, you may possess an increased vertical oscillation.

Does pelvic drop mean there is lateral hip weakness?

Luke Nelson

Oct 5, 20203 min read

Does pelvic drop mean there is lateral hip weakness?

If your hips drop when you run, does it mean you have weak lateral hip muscles?

Luke Nelson

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Runners, introducing the glutes

Runners, let me introduce you to the glutes: what they do, & what can go wrong when they don't play their role!

Luke Nelson

Apr 1, 20205 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Running

Looking to start running for the first time? Resuming after a long break? In this blog we cover some of the key things to consider

How to test your end range calf strength

Luke Nelson

Oct 2, 20191 min read

How to test your end range calf strength

In this blog we cover the 3 tests you can perform to measure your end range calf strength.

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