Do Not Buy Shoes For Christmas. That’s right. We’re telling you NOT to buy your loved ones shoes this Christmas… unless you don’t really love them that is. Shoes change dramatically from season to season and even from colour to colour –...

A Guide To Returning To Running After Pregnancy:

I am a mum of a 5 month old little girl as well as a running coach, personal trainer and yoga teacher, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness. I am also the founder The BareVitality Studio, an online holistic fitness program. I personally can tell you the journey...

Your Running Race Has Been Affected by COVID-19. Now What?

There is a lot going on at the moment with COVID-19 spread. Races and gatherings are being cancelled left, right and centre. Right now, for most, continuation of some running is vital for physical and mental health and there is a stack of evidence to support this....

ASICS NOVABLAST

If you’ve been into Running Science in the last few days, you might have noticed the staff sporting some fairly distinct orange shoes. These are the ASICS NOVABLAST, a brand-new model from the Japanese footwear stalwarts. A departure from ASICS’ usual fare, the...

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE SHOE

Correct shoe selection is important. It can dramatically reduce your injury risk (we have spoken about shoe metrics like drop HERE) – but its not everything and it gets too much attention. Patients of mine often present with an injury and obsess about getting in the...

Does your child have heel pain?

Does your child have pain at the back of their heel? Do they limp after sport? Are they aged between 8-12?It could be Sever’s Disease – It’s not a disease really, Sever’s is the name of the guy who first described it – over 100 years ago! We call it Calcaneal...