Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?
Critics of treadmill running will claim that running on a treadmill messes with your running technique & creates “lazy muscles". Does it?
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Luke Nelson
- Oct 19
- 2 min
Strength Training for Runners: Scheduling Tips for Maximum Benefit
Strength training for runners is pivotal for performance & injury prevention. So when should you do it?
Luke Nelson
- Aug 9
- 3 min
Not all miles are equal: understanding training load
In this blog post, we'll explore three popular alternative methods for measuring training load in runners: TRIMP, TSS, and RPE.
Luke Nelson
- May 24
- 1 min
Treat the runner, not just the injury
Regarding runners, it's essential to remember that we must treat the runner, not just the injury. Here's why.
Luke Nelson
- Feb 24
- 1 min
The "Talk Test" For Running Zones
Runners, have you heard of the "Talk Test"? It's a simple way to gauge the intensity of your workout without using any fancy equipment
Luke Nelson
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Runners: 4 tips to stay injury-free in the New Year
Many runners have a New Years' resolution to have an injury-free year, so here are our top 4 tips to make this happen!
Luke Nelson
- Nov 25, 2022
- 2 min
When to replace your Supershoes?
How long do carbon-plated shoes last? In this blog, we discuss when it’s time to send your supershoes to shoe heaven.
Luke Nelson
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Should every run be hard?
A common error we see in recreational runners is doing too much of their running at a high intensity.
Luke Nelson
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
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?
Luke Nelson
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
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?
Luke Nelson
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
Luke appears on the Journal Club podcast
Luke recently featured on Randall Cooper's Journal Club podcast discussing an important study on monitoring training load in runners
Luke Nelson
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
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?
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
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Taper time! Our top tips to maximize your pre-race preparation
You’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 Nelson
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill
Nothing brings a collective sigh amongst a group of runners like a steep hill ahead. So here are some tips to make hills your friends:...
Luke Nelson
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
The many effects of increasing cadence
An advantage of changing running cadence (steps per minute), is that it has a wide-ranging impact on a number of different variables.
Luke Nelson
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
3 tips for optimal arm swing
Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
Trang Nguyen
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Should 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 Nelson
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Runners: 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....
Trang Nguyen
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Should you change from heel striking to forefoot landing?
This is a common question I get asked, so in this blog, we discuss the findings from a recent study that answers this exact question.
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