Luke NelsonApr 281 minDifferent calf strength qualities in runnersDid you know there are different types of calf strength?
Luke NelsonApr 192 minWhat is the number ONE risk factor for running injury?Is it shoes? Running surfaces? Training loads? In this blog, we discuss the most often cited factor contributing to running injuries.
Luke NelsonMar 252 minShoe 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?
Luke NelsonMar 71 minShoe 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?
Luke NelsonFeb 141 minLuke appears on the Journal Club podcastLuke recently featured on Randall Cooper's Journal Club podcast discussing an important study on monitoring training load in runners
Luke NelsonFeb 31 minToe holes in shoes? How to prevent themRepetitive pressure & rubbing from your big or little toe may cause small holes to appear on the upper of your shoes, what does this mean?
Luke NelsonJan 142 minInjured in the lead up to a race? When to back off & when to push onWhen an injured runner presents to us before a race, there is a decision to be made: Push or back off.
Luke NelsonJan 32 minRunners: how strong are your hips?Hip strength is important for runners, so here are our top 4 tests to perform at home to see how you measure up!
Luke NelsonDec 20, 20211 minHow 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 NelsonDec 2, 20211 minThe most effective Calf & Achilles management podcastLuke recently featured on the Run Smarter podcast chatting all about his favourite muscle group: the calves!
Luke NelsonNov 25, 20212 minTaper time! Our top tips to maximize your pre-race preparationYou’ve done the work (hopefully!), the race is near, so it’s taper time! Here are our top tips to get the most out of your taper!
Luke NelsonNov 16, 20212 minIs running bad for the hips?We should all know by now that running does NOT lead to wear & tear of the knees. But what about the hip joints?
Luke NelsonOct 28, 20211 minUP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphillUP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are...
Luke NelsonOct 4, 20211 minDoes changing running technique prevent injury?In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
Luke NelsonSep 30, 20211 minThe many effects of increasing cadenceAn advantage of changing running cadence (steps per minute), is that it has a wide-ranging impact on a number of different variables.
Luke NelsonSep 28, 20211 min3 tips for optimal arm swingRunners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
Luke NelsonSep 26, 20212 minDoes cadence change with running speed?In this blog, we explore how running cadence changes with speed.
Trang NguyenSep 26, 20212 minShould you warm up before running?So you've laced up the runners, & are ready to go. But before taking that first step, do you need to "Warm-up", do some stretches?
Luke NelsonSep 14, 20212 minWhy we love the Bulgarian Split Squat for runnersAlso, know as a rear leg elevated split squat, this exercise is a beauty for runners. Why?
Luke NelsonSep 9, 20213 minRunners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?There is a long raging debate about the superiority of single-leg OR double leg exercises when it comes to building strength in runners....