Run-physio

Running specialist mobile physiotherapist and training adviser. Southampton based.

24/09/2025

It's that time of the year when colds are spreading, but should we run with a cold? I am just recovering from a cold and didn't run for 5 days. My resting pulse was 20 beats above normal, I was feverish, not sleeping and it had started to go to my chest. All good reasons not to run, not that I felt like it! After training for 40 years, 5 days missed is nothing and now I am really looking forward to today's run. I have read of runners training through colds and getting serious heart problems, so don't!

11/09/2025

Down the track the other evening doing 200m intervals with the sprint group. Good to work on speed as well as endurance, especially as we get older. The late great coach Frank Horwill came up with the 4 second rule - based on your best 400m sprint time, it can be predicted what your potential is at the longer distances. Without basic speed, we will always be limited.

01/09/2025

Good to have variety in your running training, not only for performance but it may reduce risk of injury. So last Saturday it was sprint intervals on the track with clubmates and then an easy 8 miler off road with the coach and others. Back on the track tomorrow, 9x300m. Can't wait!

12/08/2025

I do like shoes that are actually foot shaped so that they have a wide toe box to let the toes spread and function how they should. To the left is a typical racing shoe with tapered toe box, whilst to the right a much more comfortable racing shoe!

05/08/2025

I saw some research recently indicating that plantar fasciitis can be improved by running barefoot on grass!

30/07/2025

Does strength training reduce the risk of running injuries? Possibly. Research is on going but it's probably more important for the older runner. I am currently helping a fellow physio who is doing a PhD on the subject so we should know more soon! But we know it can improve performance.

23/07/2025

Managed to win M60 3000m in Ashford 18th July, very warm and sultry evening!

01/07/2025

I don't mind running in hot weather. Interesting how more runners have died during marathons drinking too much water rather than too little. Water can dilute sodium levels and in extreme cases can lead to hyponatraemia and then to brain swelling.

19/06/2025

Seen a few runners who have seen other physios and been told they have "weak glutes" despite being able to squat impressive weights and are generally strong. What nonsense! What they needed was a progressive running plan. Then their niggles disappeared.

18/06/2025

Hard and hot track session last night at Wi******er, 2x600m, 2x500m, 2x400m, 2x300m all at about 800m pace. 2 min recovery between efforts, 3 min between sets.

17/06/2025

Running fitness is very specific. I have seen several very strong, gym based athletes who were unable to run beyond a few minutes without pain and breaking down. But with careful planning and running specific exercises they were able to run problem free.

13/06/2025

Social media seems to be obsessed with "tight hip flexors" as the big problem of today. It used to be a "weak core" or "weak glutes". Whatever is next?!

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