The Running Collective

The Running Collective Physiotherapy practice in Paraparaumu specialised in helping injured runners get back on track 💪🏼

It's time for another running update from me 😁🏃🏻‍♂️⁣⁣I was a little sick after the Wellington half, and cold, rainy, and...
09/08/2025

It's time for another running update from me 😁🏃🏻‍♂️⁣

I was a little sick after the Wellington half, and cold, rainy, and dark weather didn't do well for my running motivation. ⁣

With spring creeping around the corner, I am looking forward to my next few races:⁣
On 21 September, I'll run the Lower Hutt Half again, completely in preparation for the Melbourne full marathon 3 weeks later. I'm very much looking forward to it!⁣

This will be my first major city marathon. Rather than running top 10-15 in a race, in Melbourne I'm probably only going to run around 50th place 😅. This is absolutely what I want. ⁣

In all my recent half-marathon PBs, I always had a group to run with. This hasn't really been the case in marathons, however. I'm curious how much I can improve my time if I can run together with a few strong guys for the biggest part of the race.⁣

In the next few weeks, I'm gradually going to increase my mileage again, aiming for a few 140 km weeks in September. ⁣

👉🏻 What's next on your race calendar?

I’m excited to welcome you to my brand new practice at 16 Ihakara Street in Paraparaumu!⁣What to expect:⁣✅ A larger, mor...
03/08/2025

I’m excited to welcome you to my brand new practice at 16 Ihakara Street in Paraparaumu!

What to expect:⁣
✅ A larger, more comfortable room⁣
✅ Warm & cosy (great for those chilly mornings!)⁣
✅ Central & easy to find⁣
✅ Plenty of free parking on-site⁣

If you’ve already got an appointment booked, you’ll get a reminder with the new details.⁣

Can’t wait to welcome you there and help get you back on track!⁣

Feel free to reach out if you’ve got any questions :)⁣

The first video of my 8-part series is dropping on Friday at 5pm! 🏃🏻‍♂️⁣⁣You'll learn:⁣⁣✅ Where to start⁣✅ How to choose...
30/07/2025

The first video of my 8-part series is dropping on Friday at 5pm! 🏃🏻‍♂️⁣

You'll learn:⁣

✅ Where to start⁣
✅ How to choose the right race for you⁣
✅ How long & often you should train⁣
✅ How to structure your training plan⁣
✅ What to focus on right now⁣

Join my free FB group today so you don't miss it - it's free :)⁣
See you on the inside 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/176tzG6rHa/

Another common running injury: calf sprains!When you’re running, your calf muscles need to absorb 5-6x your body weight....
24/07/2025

Another common running injury: calf sprains!

When you’re running, your calf muscles need to absorb 5-6x your body weight. So it’s not that strange that so many runners get calf injuries.⁣

👉🏼 Swipe through the slides to learn more about this injury & how you can recover from it!⁣

…or come and see me at 5 Sheffield Street in Paraparaumu!⁣

There’s this pattern I see a lot in runners:smashing out a massive training week (because the sun’s out, there’s a race ...
22/07/2025

There’s this pattern I see a lot in runners:
smashing out a massive training week (because the sun’s out, there’s a race coming up, or you're just feeling it)… followed by a week or two of doing barely anything. That stop-start rhythm? It's a classic setup for injuries.⁣

We call it the boom-bust cycle - and you should avoid it as much as possible. ⁣

Here’s how to keep things consistent:⁣
✅ Plan your runs:⁣
Pop them on the fridge, your calendar, wherever you’ll actually see them. I can help you create a plan if you’re not sure where to start.⁣

✅ Stick to the 10% rule:⁣
Don’t increase your weekly mileage by more than 10%. Your body will thank you.⁣

✅ Slow runs matter:⁣
Around 80% of your training should be nice and easy.⁣

Be kind to your body. The progress will come.⁣

Send this post to someone who needs this reminder 👀

Let's talk pelvic floor tightness 🤰🏻👇🏼⁣⁣After pregnancy, some women can experience pelvic floor muscle weakness which re...
18/07/2025

Let's talk pelvic floor tightness 🤰🏻👇🏼⁣

After pregnancy, some women can experience pelvic floor muscle weakness which results in difficulties holding their p*e, or feel sudden urges to go to the toilet with no time to lose.⁣

The opposite, however, is not that uncommon either: overly tight pelvic floor muscles.⁣

This can lead to:⁣
👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 Pain during intercourse⁣
🚽 Feeling like you have to press hard when going to the toilet⁣
💧 Having to go to the toilet multiple times in short succession, thinking you emptied your bladder but not managing to do so.⁣

Often, tight pelvic floor muscles are compensating for underactive abdominals by, for example, trying to create core stability.⁣

Finding these imbalances and treating them accordingly has a massive impact on the ability to use your underactive muscles correctly again & alleviate your symptoms!⁣

Know someone with these symptoms? Send them this post!

Live in Kāpiti and love running? You’ll want to be in my free running group!⁣⁣We chat about upcoming races or group runs...
14/07/2025

Live in Kāpiti and love running? You’ll want to be in my free running group!⁣

We chat about upcoming races or group runs, share tips on staying injury-free, and swap ideas for race prep and training. You’ll also get access to discount codes for gear and nutrition, plus a healthy dose of running memes ⁣

If running takes up a decent chunk of your brain space, you’ll fit right in. ⁣

Come join us - it’s free:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningcollective

To be honest: the sooner, the better!⁣⁣Physiotherapy at the hospital is usually very basic and most specialists don't re...
10/07/2025

To be honest: the sooner, the better!⁣

Physiotherapy at the hospital is usually very basic and most specialists don't regard it very highly. Contrary to what some of them seem to think, a physiotherapist will not immediately let you jump around on your leg that just underwent surgery.⁣

👉🏼 The sooner you see a physiotherapist who specialises in building a rehab plan tailored to your needs, the sooner you can start your recovery.⁣

While not everyone who undergoes surgery gets the advice to see a physio, I would always recommend seeing one. With all my post-surgery patients, I talk about the importance of scar tissue release (and when to start this), give a few nutrition tips, and work on the compensation strategies in your body that have inevitably set in to take the weight off the limb that underwent surgery.⁣

I will also gradually increase the difficulty of your exercises, from non-weight-bearing to weight-bearing exercises.⁣

Have had surgery recently or have one planned? Book your appointment now so we can get you back on track faster 💪🏼

How I can help you achieve your running goals 👇🏻⁣⁣1️⃣ Injury recovery & prevention:⁣I help you recover from injuries wit...
04/07/2025

How I can help you achieve your running goals 👇🏻⁣

1️⃣ Injury recovery & prevention:⁣
I help you recover from injuries with personalised exercises. I will also help you to stay injury-free so you can train with confidence & prepare for your next event.⁣

2️⃣ Running coaching:⁣
Next to being a physiotherapist, I also work as a running coach.⁣
After discussing your goals, I will write a personal training plan for you. Over the next few weeks, I will then monitor each of your training sessions & provide feedback through a designated app. This means I'm right at your side(or well, in your pocket) at all times.⁣

3️⃣ Education:⁣
On this page, I provide you with tips on how to avoid typical running mistakes and help you learn more about training, rest, recovery, and nutrition. So make sure you leave a follow 😉⁣

Ready to chase that new PB? Or finally sign up for that marathon?⁣
Book a "Running Coaching Assessment" today! 💪🏼

Address

16 Ihakara Street
Paraparaumu
5032

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+64223906960

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