June 13, 2013

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Running Form, Strength Training

Don't Run On Crack!

June 13, 2013

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Running Form, Strength Training

I think we can all agree that generally the goal in racing is to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible. To that end, the less sideways movement, the better. With crossover gait, you've got a bit of lateral motion in not only the feet, but also the entire center of mass. This is NOT GOOD!

John Goldthorp

December 26, 2012

Injuries, Movement

One Sided Injuries

John Goldthorp

December 26, 2012

Injuries, Movement

The last time you had a running or training related injury - was it on one side or both sides of your body? Why is that, do you think?

John Goldthorp

September 11, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

The Perilous First Six Months

John Goldthorp

September 11, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

Ever notice runners tend to get injured within a few months of consistent training? If you know the way your body adapts, perhaps you can make smarter training decisions.

John Goldthorp

August 15, 2012

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Movement

Single Leg Solutions

John Goldthorp

August 15, 2012

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Movement

Want to quickly assess your risk for a future running-related injury? What about efficiency? Every runner wants to run fast with less effort. Would you like to peal back the curtain and observe a possible energy leak?

John Goldthorp

June 5, 2012

Injuries

Band-Aid Solution or Fixing The Cause?

John Goldthorp

June 5, 2012

Injuries

Foam rolling (soft tissue work), stretching, and rest. These are examples typical treatments for common aches and pains runners tend to experience, but often times the cause of the injury is left unaddressed.

John Goldthorp

April 10, 2012

Injuries, Runner's "Parts"

Pancake Butt = Injury Risk?

John Goldthorp

April 10, 2012

Injuries, Runner's "Parts"

As part of my professional development I'm always assessing. To clarify, I take it upon myself to look at how people fill out their jeans. Honestly, I try not to be creepy about it, but it tells me a lot about the person.

John Goldthorp

March 13, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

Great Racing As A Side Effect?

John Goldthorp

March 13, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

Question: I was running well until December when I developed knee pain. I'm almost finished with rehab and can now run 2 miles pain free. I REALLY want to run Broad Street (I've done it many times before). Is your training program right for me and do you think I can get ready in time?

John Goldthorp

February 28, 2012

Assessing Run Form, Injuries

Changing Behavior Requires Changing Perception

John Goldthorp

February 28, 2012

Assessing Run Form, Injuries

Sarah was fed up with running. Every 8 weeks it was something else. IT Band pain, Piriformis Syndrome, knee cap pain, shin splints... Each time she thought she was in the clear something else would pop up and derail her training program.

John Goldthorp

February 21, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

Your Engine Must Match Your Body

John Goldthorp

February 21, 2012

Injuries, Smart Training

What inevitably happens is that you go out for a run and you feel great. You're attuned to your exertion level and maybe you're even aware of your personal heart rate training zones. You're doing everything by the book. Yet, you continue to break down with an injury every 8-12 weeks! What's up??

John Goldthorp

January 31, 2012

Injuries, Movement, Strength Training

The Side Plank Done Right

John Goldthorp

January 31, 2012

Injuries, Movement, Strength Training

Consider the locomotion and movement patterns we use most often: Sitting, Rising from a chair (half squat), Walking, Running straight ahead. Then think about some of the common knee issues people face: IT Band Syndrome, Patellofemoral syndrome, (Exercise-induced knee pain in general). What's the link?

John Goldthorp

January 11, 2012

Injuries

Coming Back From Injury Safely

John Goldthorp

January 11, 2012

Injuries

Coming off of injury? Try this basic, but sound “return to training” plan. I believe it was renown running coach Dr. Jack Daniels who first recommended this increasing mileage pattern and it has served many of my clients well in the past.

John Goldthorp

November 6, 2011

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Running Form

3 Common Problems with Your Run

John Goldthorp

November 6, 2011

Assessing Run Form, Injuries, Running Form

I was recently asked to choose 3 problems many runners face and to offer a solution to those issues.

John Goldthorp

March 29, 2011

Injuries, Smart Training

Respect This Or Pay The Price

John Goldthorp

March 29, 2011

Injuries, Smart Training

Perhaps by continuing to train with devices wrapped around your knees you will get better on your own, but we both know that's not gonna happen. Training with braces, wraps, tape, etc is simply training in denial...