<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Health & High Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping you to achieve your health & performance goals]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:07:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.healthhp.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Injured During Your Taper? Five Things to Do Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[An injury during race taper can trigger panic. Use these five steps to protect healing, preserve fitness and make a clear race-day decision.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/injured-during-your-taper-five-things-to-do-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab466f7623d83f4dfcb9289</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><category><![CDATA[Injury]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:05:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_fe911b0127754ef9a2b06fc721cb4283~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step count is a rehabilitation variable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily walking can influence injury symptoms and recovery. Learn how to use step count alongside symptoms and function during rehabilitation.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/step-count-rehabilitation-load</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab26c4e817ca0bac4e9056b</guid><category><![CDATA[Injury]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_80660b16387f4431a95572e77c01d514~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to repeat imaging after a bone stress injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[When does a bone stress injury need another scan? Learn when clinical recovery may be enough and when repeat MRI, CT or X-ray may change management.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/repeat-imaging-bone-stress-injury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2678eeef4b3ab47c8f628</guid><category><![CDATA[Bone stress injury]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_3b43840ca58a463dae340e8328132d89~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Accurate Are Marathon Predictions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much confidence should you place in your predicted marathon time? From race calculators and smartwatch estimates to training, durability and race-day conditions, we explore what the evidence tells us, and how to use it to choose a realistic target.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/how-accurate-is-your-marathon-prediction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8b005c1c672fb674130ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Performance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_5853a44fdb0c47c7a94b7cdc46d61b20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Injured Runners Are Often The Most Driven]]></title><description><![CDATA[The qualities that help runners improve can also make them more vulnerable to injury. Here’s how perfectionism, obsessive passion and rigid training decisions can override recovery signals, and why adaptability is a performance skill.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/driven-runners-injury-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8191e90d24f7afd0f2877d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_391ac866065e4ed3ba0da73393a0b7cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Stopped Guessing With My Knee Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[After my MRI showed a cartilage and bone injury, I stopped thinking about rehab as simply “strengthening the knee” and started asking a better question: what does this exercise actually load? In this blog, I explain how research on patellofemoral compression and knee joint loading helped guide my rehab decisions, from reducing swelling and restoring range to gradually earning back stairs, squats, hops and running.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/how-i-stopped-guessing-with-my-knee-rehab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46192b5af2dd52aa98ae17</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><category><![CDATA[Injury]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:10:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_abd5a8dcb4234bf3a78ae8565cfd9540~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress May Reduce Your Capacity, Not Just Increase Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most runners think of stress as something that affects the mind. Feeling overwhelmed.Sleeping poorly.Struggling to switch off. But what if stress wasn't just affecting how you feel? What if it was changing how much training your body could actually tolerate? This is an idea that has been gaining attention in sports medicine, and it may explain why so many running injuries seem to happen "out of nowhere." The Injury That Doesn't Make Sense As clinicians, we've all heard it before. "I wasn't...]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/stress-running-injuries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a424e67f27bd695d07e6a88</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_daa648bba4324e93a5a40d7f87ed1bca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Lessons I’ve Learnt Early in Rehab From My Knee Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[6.5 weeks without running has taught me a lot about load, patience, identity, and how easy it is to overdo cross-training early in rehab. Here are 3 lessons I’ve learnt so far from my knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/3-lessons-from-my-knee-injury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d0fb24335688184484caa</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><category><![CDATA[Injury]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_0ac7ad2514ef492bae8597ae81291951~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Little Strength Training Do Runners Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research suggests meaningful strength gains can occur with as little as one session per week. Learn how much strength training runners really need and how to balance it with running performance.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/how-little-strength-training-do-runners-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a335eabce85b49c3c4f0ddb</guid><category><![CDATA[Strength & Conditioning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:06:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_a87a015e980142bda66e21002f4b384e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Half of Female Trail Runners Screened At Risk for RED-S. Here's What That Actually Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study reported that more than half of female trail runners screened positive for eating disorder risk and low energy availability. But before we panic, it's important to understand both what the study found and what it didn't. Here's my take on the key findings, limitations, and what clinicians and runners should actually be paying attention to.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/female-trail-runners-reds-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20ada4c9d8b2a0564fb58a</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_b258bf24da614e90af057516939cbf6f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running Durability: Why You Fade Late in Races and How to Improve It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do some runners maintain pace deep into a marathon while others completely fall apart late in the race? In this article, we explore the emerging concept of running durability, how physiology changes under fatigue, and what current research tells us about improving fatigue resistance through long runs, strength training, and smarter endurance training.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/running-durability-why-you-fade-late-in-races-and-how-to-improve-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13ae8e8fa816dacc8459be</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:19:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_ecf831f83fd54659a0c05f9c806504ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Running Actually Improves]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.”]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/what-running-actually-improves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f94b49b27e981e27c59efe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:10:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_68e1cb991ba8413686462e6f2962d4b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running Builds Strength… But Not Much]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/does-running-build-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f940025caf4ed272bb85aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:07:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_3960ffc6cd274b4ebf878a5241474103~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Not Just Running: Why Standing and Walking Matter in Plantar Heel Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plantar heel pain isn’t just about running. Learn how standing, walking, and total daily load affect recovery, and what to do about it.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/plantar-heel-pain-standing-walking-load</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc52fe603b122b363ff717</guid><category><![CDATA[Plantar heel pain]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:44:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_5ad23cd0c7bf44ef95ffbd57688bb071~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormones &#38; Tendinopathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hormones play a key role in tendon health, influencing collagen synthesis, stiffness and recovery. Learn why tendinopathy isn’t purely mechanical.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/hormones-and-tendinopathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8ce19bae3e800161c1e19</guid><category><![CDATA[Achilles tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plantar heel pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hamstring tendinopathy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:58:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_2722a6f61b294ecf8b72ff569ff6bcd9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collagen Supplementation and Tendinopathy: Helpful Adjunct or Overhyped Add-On?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/collagen-supplementation-and-tendinopathy-helpful-adjunct-or-overhyped-add-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698d15d0e46957565bf2f826</guid><category><![CDATA[Achilles tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hamstring tendinopathy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:54:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_3be1f8abe68f4e32a9245f4392f39210~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Runners Drop a Run for Strength Training?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/should-runners-drop-a-run-for-strength-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699698f87b02767d8663738f</guid><category><![CDATA[Strength & Conditioning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:16:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_3ecdb27eda9f4ed090edde851d2a8b5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the Sweet Spot: Applying the Berlin Protocol in Tendon Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/berlin-protocol-tendon-loading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697af4a52c80129225d2bc96</guid><category><![CDATA[Achilles tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hamstring tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Knee pain]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_014bcb4b85484c10a6ae883dbdb414b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metabolic Health and Tendinopathy: Why Load Alone Does Not Explain Tendon Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/metabolic-health-and-tendinopathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69816c23396306036ece7cc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Achilles tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hamstring tendinopathy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plantar heel pain]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:45:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_9ea5572a554b443daac5f6b7f350da20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep and Running Injuries: What the Evidence Is Telling Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired: it’s linked to higher running injury risk. Here’s what the latest research shows.]]></description><link>https://www.healthhp.com.au/post/sleep-and-running-injuries-what-the-evidence-is-telling-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697ae0624c1c36a19b769e10</guid><category><![CDATA[Running]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Performance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:34:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/748bee_33ac79e2a15a4147b19269f6a846549a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luke Nelson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>