We dive into what causes Plantar Fasciitis, why it's so hard to recover from, and the right way to treat this painful foot condition by treating the root cause...
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Injury is something every athlete faces at some point - whether you're a beginner training for your first 10K or an experienced ultra marathon runner. You’ve been training hard, feeling great, and suddenly a niggle appears: tightness in your calf, knee pain, a tweak in your lower back. It’s frustrating, and the immediate fear kicks in: Will I make it to the start line?
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As soon as the weather improves and the event calendar fills up, long gym sessions start to get missed and the priority is getting out on the trails, road or in the water.
Instead of dropping strength altogether, micro-dosing allows you to maintain the essential benefits in a way that works with your schedule, rather than against it.
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When it comes to endurance training, we often focus on the big-ticket items; run volume, bike intervals, strength training, and recovery protocols. But if you're serious about long-term performance and staying injury-free, there's a critical piece of the puzzle that might be flying under your radar: your feet.
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Whether you’re tackling ultramarathons, competing in Ironmans, or simply becoming stronger and more resilient - then lifting heavier weights is essential. But let’s be honest: stepping up to heavier loads can be intimidating. The good news? There’s a path to follow…
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Mismanaging training load is one of the primary reasons endurance athletes struggle with injuries and inconsistency. The key to long-term success is finding a balance between training and recovery that fits your lifestyle.
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The endurance community is flooded with cheap templated training formulas. But these can end up doing more harm than good - for endurance athletes, an individualised approach is non-negotiable. Here's why...
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One of the biggest challenges we face as coaches at Strength for Endurance is working with individuals who have packed schedules. But it’s also the thing we’re really good at! Here are 4 strategies you can use to make strength training not only achievable and more importantly consistent all year round.
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Understanding your blood markers is crucial for optimising your performance, preventing injury, and ensuring long-term health and wellbeing.
Whilst GP blood test’s often aren’t sufficient enough for athletes, a comprehensive performance blood test can offer a tailored insight into your body's specific needs.
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With rehabbing an injury, the goal is often to get rid of the pain and get back to 100% as soon as possible. However the absence of pain gives a mental ‘green light’ to crack on and often leads individuals to ramp up activity to pre-injury levels quickly. Unfortunately, then there is a cycle of rebound/recurrent injuries or flare ups due to this cycle.
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Do you sometimes struggle to describe your pain or symptoms? Ever had a pain or symptom that appears and disappears quickly? Injury does not always come in dramatic packages but can be subtle, progressive and seemingly without pattern, but it can be hard to know when to ignore and when to act.
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First and foremost we need to understand that injuries are completely individual and therefore putting an exact time to your recovery and when you’ll be ready to resume running again is rarely possible. If someone is claiming that in ‘X’ weeks you can lace up the trainers again then take it with a bit of caution and make sure you’ve got a logical plan in place.
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An effective and realistic program will have you gradually increasing the demands placed on your muscles to stimulate growth and adaptation. But sometimes we can feel like going any heavier is impossible, we look at the possible reasons why this might be and what you can do about it.
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As well as the physical changes we experience, many of us will lead very different lives after thirty compared to our younger selves. Our work and careers become more demanding and family responsibilities and commitments mean that we often have less time and have to shift our priorities.
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Incorporating a well-rounded strength training program into your routine can help you develop a more efficient stride, reduce the risk of injuries, and ultimately unlock your full potential as a runner. The question is Do you currently have the strength to go the distance?
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SFE Coach Dan shares an honest reflection of his Challenge Roth experience that will resonate with many. From navigating his training and preparation, to the excitement of race morning, Dan takes us through his race day at this iconic race.
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Understanding the approximate healing times for common running injuries can help you manage expectations and make informed decisions regarding your recovery.
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SFE Physiotherapist Sophie shares the highs and lows in this personal reflection of how consistency in ultra-training is NOT perfection. The race: Mozart Ultra, 82km with 4300m + elevation in the mountains around Salzburg, Austria.
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That heart sink moment in the last few weeks before a race where a new pain crops up or an old injury rears its ugly head…..
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Are you in the camp of athletes struggling with the concept of rest days or do you feel like you might be in the minority that doesn’t need them at all. Do you only take recovery when forced to with injury or illness? Does it seem as though you will waste precious training opportunities with a day lost to nothing? For many athletes, exercise can be a tool to switch off from the stresses of life and therefore a rest day can be a daunting prospect. If anything above sounds familiar please read on.
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