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    Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for?
    Luke Nelson
    • Mar 25
    • 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?
    Shoe drop: what is best?
    Luke Nelson
    • Mar 7
    • 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 appears on the Journal Club podcast
    Luke Nelson
    • Feb 14
    • 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
    Toe holes in shoes? How to prevent them
    Luke Nelson
    • Feb 3
    • 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?
    How hard do our muscles work when we run?
    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...
    Taper time! Our top tips to maximize your pre-race preparation
    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!
    UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill
    Luke Nelson
    • Oct 28, 2021
    • 1 min

    UP, UP & Away: Tips for running uphill

    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...
    The many effects of increasing cadence
    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.
    3 tips for optimal arm swing
    Luke Nelson
    • Sep 28, 2021
    • 1 min

    3 tips for optimal arm swing

    Runners, here are 3 tips for optimal arm swing 💪
    Should you warm up before running?
    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?
    Runners: are single-leg or double-leg exercises best?
    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....
    Should you change from heel striking to forefoot landing?
    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.
    How to make treadmill running imitate running outdoors
    Trang Nguyen
    • Aug 29, 2021
    • 5 min

    How to make treadmill running imitate running outdoors

    How similar is treadmill running really to overground (outdoor) running? In this blog, we discuss the differences
    6 reasons runners need to train strength rather than endurance in the gym
    Trang Nguyen
    • Aug 29, 2021
    • 4 min

    6 reasons runners need to train strength rather than endurance in the gym

    Runners are endurance athletes. Yet why am I always harping on about developing strength & lifting heavy? Read on to find out...
    Tendon stiffness: what is it and why is it important for runners?
    Trang Nguyen
    • Aug 29, 2021
    • 4 min

    Tendon stiffness: what is it and why is it important for runners?

    In this blog, we discuss what tendon stiffness is, & why it's important for runners
    Race cancelled or postponed? 5 ways to adjust your training
    Trang Nguyen
    • Aug 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    Race cancelled or postponed? 5 ways to adjust your training

    It’s been a big 18months for athletes with many races being cancelled or postponed. So what are your options for training?
    Hamstring tendinopathy & Running technique
    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.
    4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?
    Luke Nelson
    • Jul 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    4 strength qualities needed by runners: how do you measure up?

    There are multiple qualities of strength we look for in runners, the results of which help dictate management.
    Shoe lacing for runners
    Luke Nelson
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Shoe lacing for runners

    Wide foot? Top of foot pain? Big toe pain? In this blog, we cover our top 5 lacing techniques for runners.
    What running shoe is best for you?
    Luke Nelson
    • Jun 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    What running shoe is best for you?

    "What running shoe do I need?" is a common question asked of us. In this blog, we cover the key things to help you find the perfect shoe!
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