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Unlock Your Running Potential with a FREE Performance Screen

Sophie Lane — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:41:07 +0000

Are You Stuck in a Cycle of Running Injuries? Sick of getting into a good training block only to have niggles force you back to square one? Frustrated by an invisible wall stopping you from increasing your mileage before something …

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Plyometrics: The Key to Being a Better Runner?

Sophie Lane — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:17:04 +0000

Have you hit a plateau with your training? Do you want to run faster? Plyometrics are the key to being a better runner! Plyometric training enhances running speed by improving neuromuscular efficiency, muscle-tendon elasticity, and overall force production. These physiological …

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The Most Important Exercises for Trail Runners

Sophie Lane — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:19:54 +0000

This blog will guide you through the most important exercises for trail runners and the key principles to incorporate into your training program to ensure you’re trail-ready. In recent years, trail running has exploded in popularity worldwide, including here in …

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How to Relieve Hip Pain When Running: Physio Tips for Runners

Chris CP — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:33:25 +0000

Hip pain when running is a common problem that many runners face. Understanding the causes of hip pain can help you find the right solutions and get back to your running routine. Whether it’s a result of tight muscles, joint …

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Sydney Running Physio: How To Manage The 6 Most Common Causes Of Foot Pain When Running

Chris CP — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:35:09 +0000

One of the more common complaints we hear from runners is foot pain when running. There are a few common causes, and diagnosing them early so you can manage them correctly is effective in getting you back into training quickly. …

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Running Coach advice: How Many Hard Training Sessions Should You Do Each Week?

Chris CP — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:37:09 +0000

As a running coach, this is a question I have grappled with for some time. Historically in Australia most training groups would typically do 3 harder sessions a week and a long run. This is still quite prevalent today amongst …

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Sydney Running Coach Guide: Why Running In The Grey Zone May Not Be The Best Way To Train

Chris CP — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:56:32 +0000

With the City2Surf just behind us and the Sydney Marathon here in a few weeks, there are a lot of runners out there training. And for many, finding the right balance between harder training sessions to maximise their improvement, and …

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Strength Exercises For Runner’s Knee Pain: New Physio Research

Chris CP — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:42:10 +0000

Strength exercises are crucial in managing runner’s knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. This condition is often caused by muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, and over-training, for example a rapid increase in running volume or intensity. By targeting specific …

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How to Minimise The Risk of Running Injuries: 10 Expert Tips

Chris CP — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:01:41 +0000

Running is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, but injuries can put an abrupt halt to your training. To learn how to minimise the risk of running injuries, this post guides you through some key practices to incorporate …

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