Maximalist shoes and Rocker soles Why these shoes have become so popular The maximalist running shoe has been the type with the greatest growth in popularity in the last few years. This shoe is mainly characterised by its increased stack height (the thickness of the midsole cushion between the foot and ground. This […]
Foam rolling for runners By Doug James – Podiatrist and Physiotherapist – intraining running injury clinic There are two “F words” that scare runners – ‘fractures’ and ‘foam rollers’ – and both can be painful. Most people would happily avoid self-inflicting pain, but then runners aren’t ‘most people’. The foam roller is often used in […]
The 10 Laws of racing Racing well is more than just training. To race fast and hit your PB’s, you have to practice pushing hard in race-like situations. We may not have real races right now, but you can still create a race situation to test where you are at. PLUS, it will motivate you […]
Become a stronger runner with strength exercises There are 3 Simple Exercise Sessions here for you to become stronger: Part 1: Core strength for runners Part 2: Strength exercises using your body weight Part 3: How to use your ITB Roller to speed your recovery Each section has a Runtalk Video with Doug James (physiotherapist […]