Preparing for a big race is all about establishing a routine and the final one percenters. The Australian national championships are always the pinnacle of the Australian season – it is an opportunity to test yourself against some of the best athletes in the country. Coming into this year’s championships I had come off the back of a good winter …
One of the key things that I try to instil into the runners that I coach, is to “finish strong.” They are two simple words that may not seem like much when written into a training plan, but they make an enormous difference to how you run. To show you what I mean, take a second to think about the …
The latest research confirms that shoe weight does affect running economy – essentially the lighter the shoe the faster you run. But of course, things are never that simple…… Can Running Shoe Weight Impact Your Speed In 2016, Hoogkamer and a team of leading biomechanical researchers in the US found that reducing the weight of your shoes by 100g has …
Does one or several of your nails look a little different than they did once upon a time? Have they turned a yellowish / brownish colour and appear crumbly when cut? If the answer is yes, then you may be suffering from a nail infection. What are Fungal and Nail infections? Nail infections are caused by the overgrowth of fungi …
Has your child increased their activity recently and are complaining of a few aches and pains in their heel? If the answer is yes, they may be experiencing a common bone condition in kids called “Sever’s Disease”. What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s Disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis is a painful injury resulting from inflammation at the growth plate within …
Getting injured isn’t any fun! Maybe you are experiencing the lows of injury now or have been there before. An injury can affect your life in many ways, perhaps running is your stress release, or helps you sleep or it could be a big part of your social life. No one likes getting injured but unfortunately, it happens. We sat …
Lightning never hits the same spot twice but what about your feet? There is a lot of information out there that tells us about the “perfect” strike location of the foot when running. What does this actually mean? What are the benefits and the risks? Is there such a thing as the perfect running style? There are 3 areas of …
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries relating to the foot, it is said to occur because of chronic overload resulting from a combination of lifestyle factors or exercise. It can affect both the elderly and athletic population. Recent studies propose the condition resembles more of a tendinosis labelling it plantar fasciosis which implies degeneration within a tendon …
It’s January and the hustle and bustle of Christmas, New Year and the summer holidays are nearly behind us. It’s time for the munchkins to go back to school when peace and quiet will resume. At Up and Running Podiatry we are frequently asked: What Are The Best Shoes To Buy For School? This is an important consideration… to put …
Now that we know how to get our feet summer ready, we can talk a little more on the specific features to look for in more open styles of footwear (i.e. summer shoes). What Footwear is Comfortable for Summer Many people who suffer from debilitating foot conditions shudder at the thought of walking barefoot or in thongs/ sandals. Let’s start …