


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...
What the Hoka?
Have you heard of Hoka? Those thick chunky looking things known as maximalist shoes. Ever wondered if they would work for you? They are a bit different, originally designed by a couple of guys who ran trails in the French Alps, including a lot of downhill running....
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....
KNOW YOUR DROP
Drop, pitch, stack height, call it what you like. We are talking about the difference between the heel height, and forefoot height in your running shoe – A key shoe metric which can have dramatic effect on your running and your body. High drop – 12mm Low drop – 0mm...