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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, 20211 min read


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 29, 20214 min read


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 27, 20211 min read


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 15, 20214 min read


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
Apr 13, 20212 min read


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
Luke Nelson
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Runner's knee: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things Runners's knee & giving his top 4 tips to manage!
Luke Nelson
Mar 20, 20211 min read


Is it normal for my knee to click & pop?
"Is it normal for knees to make clicks & popping noises?" is a question we are often asked. So in this blog, we discuss "noisy knees".
Luke Nelson
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Got a constant need to stretch during a run?
Are you someone whose calves often feel tight or sore during your runs? Check out this blog to discover why
Luke Nelson
Mar 3, 20211 min read


Toe pain? Taping for a plantar plate injury
Toe pain stopping you in your tracks? In this video, we cover a useful taping technique, which can be performed at home to provide relief
Luke Nelson
Feb 5, 20211 min read


"Is it a heel spur?"
This is a question we often get asked by those suffering from heel pain, so in this blog, we will discuss the role that heel spurs play
Luke Nelson
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Taping for a painful fat pad
In this video, we cover a useful taping technique for a painful fat pad, which can be performed at home.
Luke Nelson
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Managing plantar heel pain: Luke on the Peak Endurance Podcast
Luke again featured on the Peak Endurance podcast, this time chatting all things plantar heel pain, with some tips on how to manage it!
Luke Nelson
Jan 14, 20211 min read


The strong get stronger...
We've previously discussed how the long flexors of the leg (Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Tibialis posterior, Peroneus...
Luke Nelson
Jan 11, 20211 min read


Taping for plantar heel pain
In this video, we cover a useful taping for plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis, that can be performed at home.
Luke Nelson
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Foot position & calf strength
We've previously mentioned the benefits of varying foot positions to alter calf load.
Luke Nelson
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Top exercises for the hip flexors
Fire up those hips: Our top exercises for the hip flexors!
Luke Nelson
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Runners: tight hip flexors? Do you need strength or stretching?
A sensation of tightness in the front of the hips is often be experienced by runners. But is it strength or stretching that is needed?
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20203 min read


4 mistakes runners make with calf strains
Calf strains in runners are common, with many a runner suffering from this affliction.
Luke Nelson
Nov 27, 20204 min read


Runners, introducing the hip flexors
A lot of people are surprised to hear the hip flexors mentioned as an important muscle for running. So what does this group of muscles do?
Luke Nelson
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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