What is the "Average" Running Gait?
Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and it's no surprise that each of us has a unique running style. So what is normal?
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Luke Nelson
- Jul 24
- 2 min
The "Knee Window" of Running Gait
The "knee window" provides a quick and simple method to assess for increased pelvic drop, hip adduction, knee valgus, & a narrow step width
Luke Nelson
- Jul 24
- 2 min
How Posture Affects Running Efficiency, Joint Loads, & Muscle Activity
Increasing your forward lean while running impacts your efficiency, joint loads, and muscle activity. Here’s what the research reveals
Luke Nelson
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Cadence: The FACTS
There is a lot of misinformation around running cadence, so let's clear a few things up in this blog
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
- 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
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
Does changing running technique prevent injury?
In this blog, we discuss the findings of a recent study that answered this exact question
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 💪
Luke Nelson
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
Does cadence change with running speed?
In this blog, we explore how running cadence changes with speed.
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.
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
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
4 tips for running with shin pain
Shin pain is common in runners, in this blog we cover our top 4 tips to keep you running!
Luke Nelson
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
How to maintain good running form with fatigue
It is no secret that as fatigue sets in during a run, there are changes to running technique and loading forces. How can you maintain form?
Luke Nelson
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
Faded feedback for running gait retraining
When learning a new skill, or changing your running gait, you will need more guidance at first, but then this feedback is gradually reduced.
Luke Nelson
- Apr 29, 2021
- 4 min
Running drills to improve your form
Running drills can be a great way to improve your running technique, and maybe even shave some precious seconds off your PB!
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 15, 2021
- 4 min
Should you change your running technique?
So we’ve previously discussed that your running technique CAN be changed, but the more important question is: SHOULD you change it?
Luke Nelson
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?🤷♀️
A lot of people talk about HOW the foot lands on contact, but from the research we see it’s more important WHERE the foot lands.
Luke Nelson
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
How Running technique may help ITB pain
Running gait retraining can be useful in the management of ITB pain. In this blog, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used
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