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7 Essential Treadmill Tips from a Physiotherapist
I’m here to tell you, a run is a run whether it’s on the treadmill or outside.
Although I do prefer running outdoors, treadmills have their own set of advantages. For example, they can allow us to run when the weather conditions aren’t optimal or when our running environment isn’t safe.
In this article, I’ll give you some great tips for treadmill running so that you can make the most out of your next indoor workout. Let’s dive in!
7 Mental Tricks to Help You Run Longer
How many times have you heard the saying “Mind over matter”? It refers to the fact that we can control our physical body with one powerful tool: the mind.
This applies to running as well. I always surprise myself with how far I can go when I actually change my mindset. The more I resist and keep telling myself that “I’m in hell” (not being dramatic at all), the harder the run gets.
However, in my 10+ years of experience as an endurance runner, I have picked up some mental tips and tricks along the way that have helped me go the distance. I will share these tips with you today in this blog post so you can use them on your next run when you feel like you’re struggling.
How to Return to Running After a Stress Fracture
This is part two of my stress fracture for runners series. In this article you will learn about the treatment plan for stress fractures as well as how to return to running after sustaining this injury.
Chill Out: The Importance of Cooling Down After a Run
As a runner, I’m sure you have been told countless times that it’s important to cool down. Maybe you do it, but you’re not sure what to do or why you are doing it. Maybe you skip it altogether.
I’m a firm believer that when we understand why we are doing something, it tends to stick a little better.
How I Found Out I Had a Stress Fracture After a Marathon
I had done everything ‘’right’’ during my fall 2022 marathon training. I was getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night, I was fueling my body properly, staying on top of my strength training, and following my running program to a tee.
Yet, the week before my marathon, the thing I dreaded the most as a runner happened: a stress fracture. Only at the time, I didn’t know I had a stress fracture.
Summer Running Prep: 6 Ways to Beat the Heat
Are you ready for the summer running season? Be one step ahead this year and start preparing for summer running before the heat rises. This blog article will give you 6 actionable ways to prepare for the warm days ahead so you can have your best summer yet!
Side Stitch Solutions for Runners: Understanding, Managing, and Preventing
Have you ever felt a nagging or stabbing pain in your side while running? Side stiches in runners are very common, 70% of them will experience it within a year. Find out how to understand, manage and prevent side stiches for runners in this article.
A Guide to the Best Types of Yoga for Runners
Are you part of the runners that enjoy integrating Yoga into your training? Maybe you already do Yoga or are considering it but have no idea if you’re doing the right type or where to begin. If that’s you, then you are in the right place! Find out what type of Yoga is best to support your running body.
Yoga for Runners: What are the Benefits?
Adults of all ages practice Yoga to improve their health and well-being either as a stand-alone practice or combined with other types of exercises. The goal of this article is to answer the question “Should Runners be Doing Yoga?”

