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This week were going to focus on Footwear!

With how much information there is out there it can be overwhelming when choosing footwear for running. This week I’m going to address some of the basics about footwear and how it applies to running, injury and how to choose/transition shoes.

To start, choose a shoe that’s comfortable! Many running faults don’t actually come from the shoe (although they can) and some research suggests that just choosing a comfortable shoe is enough to get started. Stay tuned because there’s more to come!

Remember to like this post and tag a friend that would benefit from knowing more about footwear!

If you have specific questions about shoes, you want to mention what your favourite shoe is or there’s a certain topic about shoes you want me to touch on leave a comment below!

I’m happy to share that Citrus Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation ( ) is putting on a month long Webinar Series in August to address all your running concerns/questions.⁣⁣
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The webinars will take place every Tuesday at noon. Myself as well as .nd and will be making appearances to help you navigate through the following topics: ⁣⁣
- Basic principles of running⁣⁣
- Gait analysis⁣⁣
- Injury prevention⁣⁣
- Footwear ⁣⁣
- Stress management, nutrition and sleep. ⁣⁣
If there are specific topics you’d like us to cover let me know in the comment section. ⁣⁣
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If you are interested in joining us LIKE this post and DM me for more information. Also tag a friend that may be interested or would benefit from this webinar series! ⁣
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This week were going to focus on the hip flexors! These muscles are often neglected in strength training and hugely impactful on running performance and injury prevention! ⁣⁣
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A running cycle can be simplified into 2 phases: 1) Driving Phase” 2) “Recovery Phase”. ⁣⁣
The “Recovery Phase” follows the driving phase and starts when the driving foot leaves the ground in preparation for the next foot contact. The hip flexor muscles drive the knee forward and upward during the recovery phase of running. ⁣⁣
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The main muscles that drive hip flexion are: 1)Iliopsoas 2)Rectus femoris. ⁣⁣
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An explosive knee drive during a sprint is key for top performance but these muscles are often neglected in strength training and when weak can contribute to hip flexor tendinopathy/strains. So this week get ready to go over some running specific drills/ strength training for the hip flexors!⁣
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