Runners: Save Time with Superset Exercises!
Struggling to fit strength training into your routine? Superset exercises save time, keep you moving, & boost performance! Here's how
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Luke Nelson
- Aug 29
- 2 min
2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Runners, harmful weights myths busted
In this blog, we debunk two common myths about running and weight training and explore if there's an optimal weight for running.
Luke Nelson
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Shod or barefoot for plyometrics?
Shod or barefoot for plyometrics? Let's explore their impact on performance
Luke Nelson
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid
Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make
Luke Nelson
- Feb 23
- 1 min
When runners should NOT introduce strength training into their routine
Runners benefit from strength training, but timing matters. Wait for the right moment to incorporate it into your routine. Here's when.
Luke Nelson
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Does Strength Training Really Make Runners Faster?
Explore how strength training transforms running. Recent studies unravel its impact on speed and efficiency, reshaping the runner's journey
Luke Nelson
- Jan 4
- 1 min
New Year, New Strides: our 5 top resolutions
New Year, New Strides! Ready to lace up & crush your running goals in 2024? Here are the top 5 resolutions to make it your best yet
Luke Nelson
- Dec 12, 2023
- 1 min
Changes in the Master Runner
As we age, several factors combine to result in a decline in running performance. In this blog we discuss further
Luke Nelson
- Nov 2, 2023
- 1 min
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?
Luke Nelson
- Oct 19, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
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