Running Injuries

Running Efficiency: How to Run Better, Faster & With Less Effort

Article by John Miller & Erin Runge A physiotherapist assesses treadmill running mechanics to identify overstriding. Running efficiency is your ability to use less energy at a given pace. Improving it may help you run faster, feel smoother, and reduce injury risk. Small changes to cadence, posture, and strength often make the biggest difference. If your stride feels heavy, noisy, or tiring, improving running efficiency usually starts with practical adjustments rather than...

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Running Pain: When Is It Safe to Keep Running?

Article by John Miller & Erin Runge Mild running pain can sometimes be managed safely with the right load and technique. Running pain can be safe to manage if it is mild, settles quickly, and does not worsen during or after your run. However, pain that becomes sharper, more localised, or lingers into the next day may signal an overuse injury rather than normal training soreness. If you are unsure whether your...

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