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…
Cold water immersion and ice baths are one of the most common recovery methods used in elite sports. Athletes have been taught that ice baths will help reduce inflammation post intense…
Injuries are a part of being a runner… right? Well, they don’t have to be. Evidence shows many injuries can be prevented by making a few changes to your weekly…
High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is the latest trend in the fitness and running world. Some consider it a miracle exercise that will drastically improve endurance. Below we take…
One of the most common causes of knee pain in running is Patellofemoral Pain (PFP), or “Runners Knee”. PFP is defined as pain localised behind the knee cap. This pain…
Deciding what to eat during a running event is a difficult decision. Some people swear by not eating during the race, whilst others will have 3 or 4 carbohydrate gels…