Stress Fractures In Runners: What you need to know
Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in runners. A bone stress injury is the inability of bone to withstand repetitive loading. This…
Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in runners. A bone stress injury is the inability of bone to withstand repetitive loading. This…
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) or “Shin Splints” is one of the most common running injuries, occurring in 4 – 35% of all running athletes. Shin splints is a debilitating…
We have been told since we were children to stretch before we run or we will injure ourselves. Head to the start line of any local running event and you…
Developing a running nutrition plan for an ultra-marathon can be a challenge for even the most seasoned runners. Adequate race nutrition can be the difference between powering through the entire…
Hydration is a controversial topic in the marathon and ultra marathon world. Is a pre-planned hydration strategy best? Or maybe you should drink to thirst? Or how about you do…
Feeling sick when running is known as Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or “Runners Gut”. It is one of the biggest reasons runners don’t finish races. After all that training, most runners…
Most running watches with a heart rate monitor show runners a watch predicted VO2 Max (read here if you aren’t sure what VO2 max is). With this magical number of…
Our couch to 10k beginner running program is made for those who want to start running more but aren’t sure of how to go about it. We know many people…
Strength training is an essential component to any runners training program, from 100m sprint to ultra-marathons. Strength training reduces injury risk, improves running efficiency and increases overall performance. Summary Over-use…
The half marathon is the first major milestone for beginner runners. The half marathon distance is recognised as being one of the most aerobically challenging. For most new runners completing…
Hydration is a controversial topic in the marathon and ultra marathon world. Is a pre-planned hydration strategy best? Or maybe you should drink to thirst? Or how about you do…
Running has one of the highest injury rates of any sport. Why? Because it involves repetitive loading of the same joints, tendons and muscles. This type of loading leads to…
The terms threshold run, tempo run and lactate threshold are foreign to most new runners. Here at Run With Strength we aim to make running accessible to everyone. So in…
Feeling sick when running is known as Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or “Runners Gut”. It is one of the biggest reasons runners don’t finish races. After all that training, most runners…
The Female Athlete Triad (FAT) is a syndrome involving the interplay between low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and altered bone mineral density. Elite and recreational endurance runners are at a…
Getting outside amongst the majesty of nature and enjoying the sights and sounds of your local trails is what trail running is all about. So to continue to enjoy this…
If you are like most runners, your weekly endurance training program consists of about 50% low intensity runs and 50% at moderate/high intensity. Furthermore, if you are like 90% of…
Self talk is is one of the most common psychological strategies aimed at improving performance. Self talk refer to what people say to themselves when running, both out loud and…
Choosing a trail or ultra running pack can be difficult. If you head to a trail or ultra marathon event you will see thousands of different styles. Some runners will…