Sun Run physiotherapy: Runner's knee

Credit to Author: Paul Chapman| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:00:50 +0000

Have you ever experienced pain in the front of your knee that develops when you run? If so, you could be experiencing a condition that often appears in the running world called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is characterized by diffuse pain around the front of your kneecap that becomes irritated with activities such as […]

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Sun Run Coaching: How much should you train

Credit to Author: Paul Chapman| Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:00:24 +0000

How much should I be running? Am I overtraining? How do I know if I need to let my body rest? If these are the questions you ask yourself, it may be beneficial for you to consider a concept called “training load management” where training load can be defined as either the distance run or […]

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Sun Run advice: Myth busting: Does running cause joint degeneration? 

Credit to Author: Paul Chapman| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:46 +0000

Am I able to run? Is running bad for joint health? Will the stress from running put my knee joints at a higher risk for developing knee osteoarthritis (OA)? Many people ask themselves these questions when deciding if running is a safe recreational activity to participate in — a highly controversial topic for years amongst […]

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Overcome fear of embarrassment of joining Sun Run by running with others and starting slow

Credit to Author: Susan Lazaruk| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:00:02 +0000

Registration for the 2020 Sun Run — on April 19 at 9 a.m. — is open and there are 11 weeks to train. Tips for having a fun run include joining a training group or run with others, eat healthfully, drinks lots of water, get the right gear and breathe

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Sun Run coaching: Starting slow is key to training

Credit to Author: Paul Chapman| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:00:01 +0000

“It all starts with a voice inside…” I have no idea what possessed me some 40 years ago to head out for a run along Regina’s Wascana Parkway in minus-30 degrees weather. It was 1.5 miles to the university and back from my home. You can bet nobody looked at me that day all bundled […]

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