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The hidden dangers of RED-S with Isobel Ross Apr 09, 2020

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Isobel is the host of Peak Endurance podcast and today she joins me to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). It can be a very severe condition that is often unrecognised and can dramatically impact performance and risk of sickness and injury.

I scratched up on the most recent research around RED-S for Isobel and I to have a constructive discussion. Isobel shares her own experience with RED-S and the detrimental outcomes.

We chat about the risk factors, physical and psychological impacts, issues surrounding body image and pressures put on young adolescent age groups.

Even if you are not within the young population, it is crucial to understand RED-S and recognise signs, symptoms and toxic environments which RED-S might manifest itself.

Click on the links for Peak Endurance:

Website: https://www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au/#/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/peakendurancecoaching/

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-ultra-ultra-marathon-trail-running-expertise/id1042673386?ls=1&mt=2

How to thrive in ultras with attitude & philosophy with Shawn Bearden Apr 08, 2020

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Shawn Bearden is the host of the very successful 'Science Of Ultra' podcast. He is a full professor of Physiology at the Idaho State University and has a particular interest in running economy, bioenergetics and physiology thresholds.

Today we step in another direction and talk about the mental side of endurance running. Topics we cover are:

What are the key differences between marathons and ultras?
Which common traits leads runners to thrive in ultras?
How can someone build on their psychological limits?
How do we know when to push on & when to back off?

Here are all the links for Science of Ultra:

Website: https://www.scienceofultra.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceOfUltra

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYwCx8S1-sWBm5qK4eFUw

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Why your hamstring tendinopathy isn't getting better with Maryke Louw Apr 01, 2020

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Maryke Louw is a sports injury Physiotherapist and delivers excellent content around injury diagnosis and management. She is a practicing clinician and online physiotherapist with a big passion treating runners.

Today she shares her top 5 topics around proximal hamstring tendinopathy and why some clients are not recovering. Some of our topics include:

The role of compression around tendinopathy management
Does the type of running effect me?
Should I be stretching?
What exercises should I start with & how can I progress?
How long does a hamstring tendinopathy take to heal?
Debunking beliefs around this condition.

Please follow Maryke's work on these platforms:

https://www.facebook.com/SportsInjuryPhysio/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGyKVhuCa_iattvhM4DlQQ

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Knee OA misconceptions with Kevin Maggs Mar 30, 2020

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This episode we identify common misconceptions surrounding knee osteoarthritis and bust common myths you might have. Ideas around:

What is knee OA?
What causes knee OA?
What are the consequences of having OA?
What is the symptom timeline?
What are common non-surgical treatments?

We also discuss the correlation between running and osteoarthritis. What some common symptoms are and if you can continue to run with OA. The answers might surprise you!

Kevin Maggs is an instructor for The Running Clinic in the US, he helps deliver sound evidence-based advice to runners and medical practitioners alike.

Link here for Kevin's twitter account: https://twitter.com/RunningReform

Link here to learn more about The Running Clinic courses: https://therunningclinic.com/en

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Plantar Fasciitis 2: Rehabilitation & Prevention Mar 27, 2020

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Last episode we covered Plantar Fasciitis causes, prognosis, symptoms, differential diagnosis and risk factors. It is essential for effective management that a correct diagnosis and compromised structures are identified so please listen to plantar fasciitis 1 if you haven't already done so.

Today we discuss treatment by:

STEP 1: ways to reduce pain
STEP 2: building up load tolerance
STEP 3: Maintenance & prevention phase
My 5 tips for plantar fasciitis prevention
Running considerations for plantar fasciitis

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Plantar Fasciitis 1: Causes, diagnosis & characteristics Mar 25, 2020

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Plantar Fasciitis (AKA plantar heel pain & plantar fasciopathy) can be extremely debilitating for runners & is very commonly a chronic condition. But it doesn't have to be! This episode covers crucial information about plantar fasciitis in running much as:

common symptoms
diagnostic tests & relevant scans
how long plantar fasciitis takes to recover
other potential causes for your symptoms
plantar fasciitis risk factors

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All things Runner's Knee with the boys from That's Running Podcast Mar 23, 2020

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Runner's knee AKA Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a complex topic. So Pat & Mike from That's Running Podcast helped me with providing the best advice for you and your knee pain.

Some topics we discuss are:

How we define PFJ pain & outdated terminology
Why you should stop foam rolling your ITB
Correct diagnosis before undergoing treatment
What are the treatment options for you
Common mistakes with PFJ pain
Common training errors
Is changing your shoes the answer?

If you love hearing the boys and want to continue following them, head to their podcast or the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/thatsrunning/

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Sleep Science for Runners with Dr Amy Bender Mar 20, 2020

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Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss it's importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency.

We discuss:

Link between sleep and running injuries
What you need to know about the different sleep stages
Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits
Importance of both sleep quality and quantity
Common sleeping disorders for runners
Can I sleep too much?
Practical tips for sleep hygiene
Right sleep position and pillow

Here are the links for:

Amy's twitter account https://twitter.com/Sleep4Sport

Amy's insta account https://www.instagram.com/sleep4sport/

Here is a link for the sleep questionnaire: https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40798-018-0140-5/MediaObjects/40798_2018_140_MOESM1_ESM.pdf

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