Running clearly improves running performance. But does it actually build strength? In this blog, Luke explores what running really improves, including muscular endurance, movement economy, elastic energy use, reactive qualities, and why the conversation around strength training in runners is probably more nuanced than “just run more” or “everyone needs the gym.”

Running can improve strength, but only slightly. This article breaks down what the research shows, why gains are limited, and why strength training still matters for runners.

Plantar heel pain isn’t just about running. Learn how standing, walking, and total daily load affect recovery, and what to do about it.

Hormones play a key role in tendon health, influencing collagen synthesis, stiffness and recovery. Learn why tendinopathy isn’t purely mechanical.

Collagen supplements are everywhere in the running world, often marketed as a fix for stubborn tendon pain. But do they actually help tendinopathy, or are they just another overhyped add-on? This article breaks down what the research really says, where the evidence is promising, and how collagen fits into evidence-based tendon rehab

Should you drop a run for strength? One landmark study replaced 32% of endurance training with explosive strength work and runners got faster. Not because they trained more, but because they became more efficient. More mileage isn’t always the answer. Smarter programming might be.

Tendons don’t adapt to just any load. They adapt to the right strain. This blog breaks down the Berlin Protocol, the mechanobiology behind it, and how personalised tendon loading can improve rehab outcomes while reducing risk.

Why do some tendons fail despite perfect rehab and sensible loading? Emerging research shows diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders directly affect tendon structure, healing, and load tolerance. Tendinopathy is not just about training load. It is about biology too.

Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired: it’s linked to higher running injury risk. Here’s what the latest research shows.

If you’re a runner in your 40s, 50s or beyond and feel like injuries are “just part of getting older”, this one’s for you. Age itself is rarely the real cause of breakdown. The real issue is how training load interacts with changing tissue capacity. In this blog, I unpack why masters runners get injured despite doing “normal” training, and how smarter load management and strength work can keep you running for decades.

Crossing the finish line is only the beginning. A marathon puts huge stress on your muscles, heart, and immune system — and how you recover will shape your health, performance, and readiness for the next race.

We’ve been told that perfect symmetry makes runners faster and less injury-prone—but the science tells a different story. Is asymmetry really a problem, or could it be part of the solution?

When it comes to improving running speed, most athletes think of building stronger glutes, increasing stride length, or improving technique. But there’s one key area that’s often overlooked: your hip flexors

Think running is enough to build strong bones? Think again. In this blog, we unpack why running falls short for bone health, what makes bones truly adapt, and the exercises every runner should be doing to stay strong and injury-free.

A recent study highlighted the benefits of an 8-week foot-strengthening program for recreational runners

Runners: Want to hold strong through the final miles of your race? A new study shows that adding just 2 strength sessions per week for 10 weeks can help you finish strong.

Two Must-Do Exercises for Hamstring Tendinopathy

Gastrocnemius vs. Soleus Injuries: What’s the Difference?

Think all Achilles tendon issues are the same? Think again! Learn all about the 3 distinct subgroups of Achilles tendinopathy patients & individualising treatment

Running loads your Achilles, but there are better ways to build strong Achilles tendons