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Static Stretching

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:08:46 +0000

Stretching - To do or not to do is the question? It's a hot topic in the world of running with lot's of conflicting advice. Some suggest avoiding it altogether and some suggest stretching is a cure for almost every injury! I am not a qualified physiotherapist. I am a running coach and an athlete [...]

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Foam Rolling Zoom Class

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:12:46 +0000

Thank you to all those who joined our foam rolling class. I hope you found it beneficial and can utilise some of the exercises into your pre run routine or as part of your rehab programme. Don't worry if you missed the session, please see a selection of the videos below. Please note this was [...]

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Injuries – General Terms

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:27:16 +0000

General Terms Inflammation This is the body’s natural response to injury and can be either acute or chronic. Local blood vessels dilate and increase blood-flow which causes heat, redness and swelling. White blood cells enter the tissues to remove dead and damaged cells, which also adds to the swelling. (The suffix – itis means inflammation [...]

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Injury Prevention

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:56:59 +0000

Preventative vs Reactive It’s always better to take a preventative approach to injury prevention rather than a reactive approach. A reactive approach to injury is when we wait to get hurt before acting and normal panicking! A preventative approach to injury is when we take steps to look after our bodies with the aim of preventing [...]

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Introductory S&C Exercises – Become stronger, faster and less injury prone today!

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:52:30 +0000

Check out our range of introductory S&C Exercises to help you become stronger, faster and less injury prone. More exercises to be added shortly! Goblet Squat Purpose: Increase strength and endurance and improve running economy and act as an induction to barbell squat variations Technique: Hold a Kettle Bell in to the chest [...]

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The Importance of Protein for Runners

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:40:38 +0000

Traditionally, runners have been fearful of protein, however studies show how it can be an effective and time-efficient way to boost recovery. As our understanding of sports science and human performance has improved, more and more endurance athletes are being advised to increase their protein intake. Endurance athletes tend to focus on carbohydrate intake and [...]

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Online Physiotherapist Support

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:43:51 +0000

Sports Injury Physio are pleased to offer JM Run Club members a 10% discount using the discount code: jmc01 Sports Injury Physio was started by sports physiotherapist Maryke Louw with the aim to allow patients quick and affordable access to expert injury diagnosis and treatment advice. Maryke qualified as a physiotherapist in 2003. She has [...]

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Mo Farah & Galen Rupp’s Stability Routine

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:53:51 +0000

Check out this useful article and video tutorials from physical therapist David McHenry, head strength and conditioning coach for the Oregon Project. Within the article, he shares the example routine described below, with videos, sets and reps for each exercise. McHenry describes how he puts athletes such as Mo Farah and Galen Rupp through three sessions [...]

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Why do you keep getting cramp?

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:26:01 +0000

For such a common issue, it might surprise you to know that the exact reason for cramping is still unknown, however following the tips below should help minimise the effects of cramp on your training. Hydration and electrolytes Many people blame inadequate hydration or electrolyte levels for their cramping and, although some studies have shown [...]

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Wellbrix Review

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:03:51 +0000

“Should be part of every runners kit” by Paul Holmes Wellbrix is marketed as the 1st modular massage system which can provide a valid alternative and improvement to using a foam roller. There are 3 styles of Wellbrix (knuckle, elbow and finger) which can magnetically attach to each other to provide different configurations depending on [...]

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