The Running Physio

03/12/2025

Welcome to the TRPxAC team Clinic Director Dr. Trevor Vander Doelen!

In addition to chiropractic training, Trevor completed a 5 year residency to become a Sports Specialist Chiropractor and is currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences. He also has additional training in concussion management.

Bonus, he’s the chiropractor to the Athlete Institute Basketball Academy in Orangeville which has given him practical knowledge in working with the athletic population. He has a special interest in basketball related injuries, running injuries, chronic injuries, and performance care.

In his spare time he enjoys running, cycling, windsurfing, playing basketball, squash, and volleyball.

12/20/2024

Wishing you the happiest of holidays from your TRP Team! 🎄

Holiday hours:
Dec 24-27 - Closed
Jan 1 - Closed

We’re back on January 2nd to start your New Years running goals off on the right foot! 🏃‍♀️🎉

10/10/2024

Did you know that once you start running over 65 km per week, your risk for running injury drastically increases? Or that yoga can often be exactly what you need to avoid?

Catch TRP’s own Lauren Roberts, The Running Physio. 5:00-5:45 pm on Saturday October 19 lead an interactive discussion on how to structure your training to avoid injury and what to do if you are experiencing an injury during your training cycle.

Bring your questions and your shorts, because this will be a jam-packed talk you won’t want to miss!

10/08/2024

The most important aspect of a race taper is allowing your body to recover while maintaining fitness. This means reducing the volume of training while keeping the intensity up to ensure that you’re well rested and ready to perform at your best on race day.

A proper taper helps to replenish glycogen stores, repair muscle damage, and reduce fatigue, ultimately leading to improved performance and reduced risk of injury.

Finding the right balance is key, as tapering too much can lead to a loss of fitness, while not tapering enough can leave you feeling fatigued. It’s all about maximizing recovery without losing the sharpness you’ve built during your training!

08/01/2024

Should you keep running while in the midst of an injury? The answer is always it depends (and ask your physio!) but you can use these guidelines to help you determine whether or not you should lace up your running shoes.

Did you play red/light green light as a kid? Did you start running as soon as you got that green light? Green means you’re good to resume running and training. Red means it’s time to stop and take a break. We also added in cautious yellow light running - your symptoms aren’t enough for us to suggest stopping, but if you push too hard, you’ll risk being re-injured or prolonging your healing time.

And remember, just because you can’t run, doesn’t mean you can’t do other forms of activity and training to keep up with your fitness!

07/23/2024

The Real Running Monthly Masterclass - This Thursday! -

Join Course Instructors Lauren Roberts and Ryan Shea on Thursday, July 25, at 8:00 pm EST for our FREE Monthly Running Masterclass!

07/05/2024

Who is starting their builds for fall races? 🙋🏽

To stay injury free and to get the most out of your training plan, we recommend starting a few weeks sooner than you might think, especially if it’s your first race at that distance.

Why is that?

It means you’re getting the most out of your long runs, and you’ll have time to get comfortable at uncomfortable distances.

It also allows for:
- Recovery weeks (which are VERY important)
- Some wiggle room if you’re not feeling your best and can’t quite muster the energy to complete a few training runs as planned
- Time if you need to pull back and then build back up again if an injury happens

Factor these things in when looking for your plan, or even better, work 1:1 with a running coach!

06/20/2024

https://mailchi.mp/8602d2febbd7/whats-the-best-way-to-train-for-a-long-run Learn the BEST way to train for a long run!

Recently, The Running Physio’s Lauren Roberts chatted with Global News about the most important things to be aware of when you’re looking to increase your distances.

06/18/2024

https://mailchi.mp/16b3aed29268/congratulations-on-the-under-armour-10k Did you run the Under Armour 10k? Check your Virtual Event Bag for $60 off Running Analysis!

04/25/2024

🚨🎙 Podcast Drop
Natasha Wodak Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics.
They also take a detour to celebrate all things Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Ottawa Race Weekend, as it is the 50th Anniversary of that amazing race!
Tune in and listen on April 25th: https://athleticsontario.ca/road-trail-running/trillium-running-podcast/

04/04/2024

https://mailchi.mp/c9a77b51f2bc/recovery-stretch-classes-new-date-added

Are you looking to unwind, release tension, and improve your recovery? Due to popular demand, we’ve opened a *second weekend* of classes!

03/26/2024

https://mailchi.mp/6678e34e2291/recovery-stretch-classes-now-available

As a runner, you know that training can be hard on your body. A good rule of thumb? General discomfort one day after a run is okay, but specific pain that is localized to one area or persisting for more than two days may suggest you did a little too much.