with Doug James, intraining Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and marathoner.     The New Year is a time when many people make resolutions. For a lot of people, these involve changes to diet or physical activity levels – and with good reason. In high-income countries (such as Australia), diet and physical activity factors account for 7 out of the […]

Shoes can tell a story about the way you run. The scuff marks, the holes and the tread wear.   Is it just the ‘norm’  for your running mechanics or are you in the wrong shoe?    Go grab a pair of your own shoes while you read Steve The Footman’s interpretation on how to “read […]

How to improve your downhill running with Doug James Physiotherapist and podiatrist at intraining Running Injury Clinic Running downhill is the reward for having run (or walked) up a hill. But, as with most things in life, too much of a good thing can be bad. As discussed in the previous article (The Dangers of […]

A delicious Christmas recipe from Liz Lovering, intraining’s accredited sports dietitian Christmas is the perfect time of year for serving cold foods, whether it be a chilled soup, salads served with a barbeque or a fresh fruit salad. With the availability of ready washed salad leaves, salads can be quick and easy to prepare, and […]

OOmg!!!!  It’s the OOFOS Shoe Check this out…  A runner’s work shoe Do your feet ache and legs get tired at work? Here’s a solution to make your running feet happier at work and then on the road…  The OOMG Shoe, brought to you by OOFOS.   Hi Runners… who get sore feet, (You are going […]

Stay Safe running the trails…. Understand the dangers of downhill running By Doug James – Physiotherapist and Podiatrist – intraining Running Injury Clinic Running up hills is tough!! It can feel like gravity has a personal vendetta against you. Running uphill requires considerably more strength and effort compared to running at a similar pace on […]

Brooks Launch 8:   The Bridge between a trainer and racer Now available in neutral and stability versions. When you first start running it is hard to know what shoe will be the best for you.  The more you run and the more strength and co-ordination you gain, the closer you get to your ideal […]

Light weight shoes make you run faster…  that’s a fact!! So if you are trying to improve your times, are doing speedwork, or even want to have days when you feel lighter on your feet then you want to check this out…  With faster running: your form improves you become more coordinated you become more […]

LET YOUR FEET CHOOSE THE BEST SHOE TO SUIT YOU   At different times over the last few decades of selling shoes, there has been a shoe that seems to jump out into overwhelming popularity.   Popularity may mean it is a fad rather than an innovation, but if the shoe continues to succeed it […]

Your Trail Running Strength Program 3 Key Strength Exercises for Trail Running Stay strong on the trails.  Develop ankle, knee and core strength to reduce your risk of injury while you have fun running on the trails this summer.  Developing strength for off-road running can significantly decrease your chance of injury because your body will […]