Don’t let heel pain stop your kids from running Heel pain (Sever’s Disease) in children is one of the most common injuries experienced in active kids today. Heel pain occurs because the Achilles tendon vertically attaches to the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) where there is a growth plate, which is active during adolescence. […]
Top 5 signs you have the wrong running shoes Starting a new year with new running shoes is a good idea. Running in the wrong shoes, however, is a bad idea. With online shopping we now have access to more shoe brands and models than ever before, and it can be difficult to know which […]
How much should my child train? It is very easy as parents to live vicariously through our children’s performances. It is tempting to think that it is a reflection on our parenting. The reality is that kids will often do the best in the long term if we get out of their way and just […]
Runner heel pain Injuries aren’t always caused by running, even if that’s when you feel the most pain. Your everyday lifestyle and footwear (or lack thereof) contributes significantly to injury risk. Unfortunately, many people (both runners and non-runners) develop heel pain during their down time, particularly during the hot summer months when wearing thongs and […]
Are you ready for Marathon School 2018? Starting a new year and setting a goal can be a daunting prospect. At intraining Marathon School we are here to help you achieve your running goals. Whether you are looking to run your first half marathon, step up from parkrun or finish the ultimate runners dream of […]
Keep your promise in 2018 and get fit The New Year is here and it is time to get fit. This weekend only intraining Running Centre are helping you keep your resolution with a clearance sale that is light on the wallet. Whether you’re looking for a new pair of shoes or a pair to […]
From 5km to marathon – The Amanda Cutlack story In 2017, Amanda Cutlack became a marathoner. She described the feeling as “Sheer Elation… It was just amazing!” If you had asked her two years ago she would have laughed at the idea because she had only just started running 5km at parkrun. This changed when […]
School shoes vs running shoes. They are different! There are a few things that you just shouldn’t do (for various reasons – not explored in this article), such as: – Eat soup with a fork – Go 4WD and beach driving in a beetle – Use a time trial bike for mountain biking – Swim […]
Sore ball of your foot? It could be a plantar plate tear What is plantar plate tear? Plantar plate tears occur when there is trauma from over-extension or bending of the joint. Swelling in the ball of foot is a common sign you may have a plantar plate tear. Common incidents that we see contribute […]
Why do my toes tingle? 5 causes of tingling in the toes Tingling toes are a common sensation experienced by some when running as well when wearing day to day shoes. The main reason for tingling to occur is from pressure on a nerve. Running can cause continual pressure on nerves from long term repetitive […]