Prehab rather than rehab: implement cross-training

Prehab rather than rehab: implement cross-training

I work with many runners suffering the misery of injury. I know it well, I missed out on running at the Olympic Games due to injury. Being injured is highly frustrating, it affects our mood and sense of well-being. We lose our routine and many runners report higher...
Exercises to run with a slightly wider stride width

Exercises to run with a slightly wider stride width

Do you run with a wide or narrow stride width? Try straddling a line whilst you’re running and notice where your feet land in relation to the line. With a narrow stride width, a runner will ‘tightrope’ run or in the extreme have a cross-over gait. Iliotibial Band...
Balance exercises to protect against running injuries

Balance exercises to protect against running injuries

Improving your balance can protect you against injuries such as ankle sprains and from falls, particularly if you enjoy running off road on trails or in the woods. In this blog post you will find some balance exercises to help you improve your balance and help prevent...