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Lance Armstrong – Running Form Analysis
First and foremost, Lance Armstrong is an awesome athlete, and I’m excited to see what he can do over IM distance. The aim of this video is to identify certain…
Read the Full Article »Improving Your Running Cadence Range
Frequently when working with athletes to improve running efficiency, one of the main considerations is to reduce impact and braking forces on foot strike, by reducing the tendency to over…
Read the Full Article »Katy Cruickshank: Beginner Triathlete Testimonial
“After signing up for my first triathlon on a complete whim, I started to get into the sport in a big way. I’m lucky enough to have found the fantastic…
Read the Full Article »Running Foot Health: Self Assessment
While your overall running technique (posture, cadence etc…) dictates where and how the foot lands, and therefore the loading experienced, your foot and ankle biomechanics and proprioception determine how effectively…
Read the Full Article »Running Arm Swing: Efficient Technique
All too frequently, when focusing on running technique the main areas addressed are the biomechanics of the legs and feet, but what about the movements and use of the upper…
Read the Full Article »Running Technique: 6 Ways To Improve Efficiency
With all the recent debate around foot strike type in endurance runners there is a lack of concrete evidence supporting one method alone. In our coaching experience, it’s apparent that…
Read the Full Article »Kona 2011: Running Technique Footage
Recently I came across some footage from Kona 2011 that I thought I’d re-blog and share for all those who are interested in taking a closer look at the running…
Read the Full Article »IM Coaching Testimonial: Rich Shirley
“During my first year in Triathlon I raced well, and set myself out some serious goals to achieve in the future. However my training was sporadic and lacked focus so…
Read the Full Article »Triathlon Brick Sessions: Why Bother?
Whether or not you believe that triathlon brick sessions are a physiologically effective and beneficial method of training (there has been a fair amount of debate on this recently in…
Read the Full Article »Forefoot Running for Ironman Athletes
Almost on a daily basis I meet Ironman athletes or aspiring Ironman athletes who have been struggling with trying to teach themselves to run with more of a midfoot or…
Read the Full Article »Usain Bolt Running Form: Sprinting & Easy Running
What We As Endurance Athletes Can Learn From Usain Bolt. There are obvious differences between the physical demands of running a marathon and performing a 100m sprint. However, as endurance…
Read the Full Article »Recent Study: Chronic Training Effect on Ageing
I recently stumbled across a 2011 study named “Chronic Exercise Preserves Lean Muscle Mass in Masters Athletes“. The authors identify that while there have been numerous studies examining muscle loss…
Read the Full Article »Foot Strike and Injury Rates in Endurance Runners
New research recently (Jan 2012) released by Dr. Daniel Lieberman and his team at Harvard University evaluates the injury statuses of a mixed sex collegiate cross country running squad of 52…
Read the Full Article »Glute Exercises For Runners: Kettle Bell Deadlift
While it’s important to say that an incorrectly executed Deadlift can have devastating consequences for lumbar spine health, a properly coached and executed deadlift is one of the most effective…
Read the Full Article »Glute Dysfunction: Weakness or Inhibition?
Many of us who have previously suffered from running and triathlon related injuries, will quite possibly have been told by our sports injury therapist that we have “Weak Glutes” or…
Read the Full Article »Tamsin Lewis: Glutes and Core Workout
Today we decided to video some of Tamsin’s Core and Glutes Session. During the session we were focussing on improving her pelvic posture in order to improve Glute function, reduce…
Read the Full Article »Running Metronomes to Download FREE
A number of the many athletes we work with have requested that we provide them with a series of running metronomes. We listened and have done just that! You can join them…
Read the Full Article »Matt Molloy – Lateral Hip Strength Drill
Today we decided to film Matt Molloy, top Irish Age Grouper, during his Running Technique and Running Strength session coached by James Dunne. The short clip below is one great…
Read the Full Article »Running Cadence – Recent Research and Metronomes
One of the most common running technique dysfunctions we see in triathletes and runners across all levels is the tendency to overstride, creating excessive braking forces when their foot strikes…
Read the Full Article »How to Prevent Running Blisters
Suffering from blisters caused by running can be incredibly frustrating and is an ailment that affects runners and triathletes of all abilities. Blisters can be extremely painful and can stop…
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Leon Boone on Improving Your Running Cadence RangeThis is a great article. I have been working on increasing my cadence and improving my running form for a...
Raphael on What’s Limiting Your Triathlon Performance?Hi Neil, thanks for your response ! I'm training for Challenge Vichy (France) end August. The swim part takes place...
Neil Scholes on What’s Limiting Your Triathlon Performance?Raphael, holding onto your form in all three disciplines of a triathlon is not an easy thing to master but...
James Dunne on Multiplanar Strength Exercises For Triathletes And RunnersThanks Ellis, I agree completely. In symptomatic athletes these are definitely a rehab progression, not a start point! Too frequently...
