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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Luke Nelson
- Jan 22, 2022
- 1 min
Runners: Choosing plyometric exercises to target the calf muscles
In this blog, we look at how plyometric exercises can target the different calf muscles
Luke Nelson
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
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.
Luke Nelson
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Luke Nelson
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
3 tips for optimal arm swing
Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
Luke Nelson
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Does cadence change with running speed?
In this blog, we explore how running cadence changes with speed.
Luke Nelson
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runners
Also, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?
Luke Nelson
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1 min
Avoiding the injury-reinjury cycle
Are you sick of recurring injuries? The greatest risk factor for future running injury is.... previous running injury
Luke Nelson
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Rehab exercises for hamstring tendinopathy
Rehab exercises should form the cornerstone of the treatment of hamstring tendinopathy. In this blog, we cover some exercise options
Luke Nelson
- Aug 23, 2021
- 1 min
Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique
In this blog we discuss some of the running technique changes that can help relieve hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
What causes hamstring tendinopathy?
In this blog, we discuss the variety of things that can contribute to the formation of, & aggravation of hamstring tendinopathy.
Luke Nelson
- Aug 15, 2021
- 1 min
Angry hamstring tendon? Give these isometric exercises a go!
For irritable tendons, isometric exercises can be useful to reduce pain. In this blog, we cover some of the exercises that can be used.
Luke Nelson
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Single leg sit to stand test: feel the quad burn
Single leg sit to stand test: how many can you do? The sit to stand test is a good assessment for single-leg strength, especially the quads!
Luke Nelson
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
“Shin splints” what could it be?
Shin splints is the label often given for shin pain, but there are a number of things that can cause pain in the shin.
Luke Nelson
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Luke Nelson
- Apr 27, 2021
- 1 min
Improving leg recovery during running gait
Adequate recovery of the swing leg is important as it allows for optimal foot strike placement.
Luke Nelson
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
ITB pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Iliotibial band pain (ITB), with some tips on how to manage
Luke Nelson
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Plantar heel pain: to stretch or strengthen?
Suffering from plantar heel pain? In this blog, we discuss stretching & strengthening & which option might be better suited to you!
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