Running with Heel Pain
Heel pain can be extremely frustrating for a runner. Symptoms typically present on rising in the morning, or after sitting for periods of time. Often sore at the start of a run but can improve when warm. There is the fear that running can worsen the condition. A...
Achilles pain – Rest or Run?
Achilles Tendinopathy (as it’s called these days – not tendinitis) is a very common running injury, probably the most common we see in the clinic. Symptoms can vary but typically sufferers experience stiffness upon waking in the morning. They feel tight and sore and...
Training for a Marathon – What I’ve learnt
I’ve done a fair amount of running over the years, mainly Half Marathons and shorter. This was my first real crack at a Marathon and I chose Melbourne. What have I learnt? So much. Firstly; Running is Awesome The ‘runners high’ achieved from each session is awesome....
Kids Shoes–Most advice out there is bad advice
Most of the advice you hear on kids shoes is wrong You hear it all the time from some professional shoe retailers and health professionals, particularly during the January back to school period. “We should protect our children’s feet with supportive shoes”...