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Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?

Rockered soles are increasingly been used in shoes today, but what do they do, and who are they suited for?

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Shoe drop: what is best?

Shoe drop is the difference between the midsole height at the heel versus the height at the forefoot. So which height is best?

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Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them

Repetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?

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Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles

In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles

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Injured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push on

When an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.

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How hard do our muscles work when we run?

This exact question was answered in a 2012 study by Tim Dorn, & is often quoted by many within running, including ourselves! What they...

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2 tips for front of shin pain

Runners, struggling with pain in the front of your shin? Here are two tips to help!

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4 tips for running with ITB pain

ITB pain need not stop you from running. Here are 4 quick tips to help keep you pounding the pavement: ✅Slightly increase your step width...

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