FREE SPEED – The future of running Nike Zoom 4% In January 2016, just before the marathon trials for the Rio games. Nike began developing the Vaporfly 4% system and dedicating most of its science to creating the tooling (the bottom portion of the shoe) in June 2013. The tooling features new Nike ZoomX foam […]
Meet OOFOS – Revolutionising recovery footwear Heel pain can be quite difficult to manage and can take months to heal. Footwear is a major factor in the management of this pain, and often requires more than one shoe to be worn at different times to cope with the different levels of pain on any given […]
Holiday footwear top tips Podiatry clinics are often busiest after the holidays with many people complaining about their feet that became sore during their time off. All too often, the holiday period sees us trade a suit for beach attire and business shoes for bare feet. While this feels comfortable initially, feet that are used […]
Comfy feet are happy feet How much time do you spend in your running shoes each week? And how much time do you spend in work shoes, casual shoes and barefoot? When assessing and treating running injuries, optimising comfort and function in your running shoes is often a key component of the resolution. However, a […]
Give the gift of fitness this Christmas Christmas gift shopping can be a pain… right? Wrong! At intraining Running Centre we have put together our top picks for Christmas gift ideas that every runner would love. Take the guesswork out of gift giving. Give that fitness fantastic something they really want this Christmas, and receive […]
Infinite Energy – NEW Brooks Levitate Let’s face it, we have all had that ‘wonder’ shoe that we have loved and probably wore until the outsole were literally flapping in the breeze. Only to find that it has changed completely in the new model. Frustrating – you bet. The new wonder shoe introduced by Brooks […]
Groin injuries – What you need to know Groin injuries are an increasingly common injury in distance runners. Previously it was predominantly footballers that would develop these injuries due to the forceful nature of the kicking movement, however runners are now reporting more injuries in this region. Despite being a ‘personal’ area of the body, […]
Performance running socks – Are they worth it? Any sock will do …right? Many of us cringe when we see the price of a performance running sock and the thought of they can’t be better than my good ol’ cotton socks – can they? Your running sock choice can be the difference between a comfortable, […]
Feet up or hips down Our podiatry team cover injuries from hip to toe Injury management is all about perspective. Whilst podiatrists are known for dealing with foot complaints, our scope of practice extends much further than many people realise. Yes – we address all sorts of foot issues, but we are also well versed […]
Should you have more than two pairs of shoes? A general rule of thumb should be to purchase a new set of running shoes at least once a year. If you are doing 20km or less a week of running, then one pair of shoes a year may suffice. If you are a regular runner […]