Today's solo ep is all about tendons and optimal loading patterns.

Lydia first runs you through her training update and reflections on her recent injury. Lots of reflections about identity, purpose and innate desire for progression. Following this the chat on tendons starts around 30 mins, which covers the essentials when it comes to tendon loading and rehab for runners.

What I cover in this ep;

- understanding lower limb tendons and their role in running

- tendon adaptation to mechanical stimuli, tensile vs compressive vs shear forces

- common runners mistakes

- positive and maladaptive tendon adaptations

- boom bust tendon pain trap for runners

- running economy and tendon stiffness

- exercise selection, rep ranges, frequency and load to build tendon capacity

Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637912/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6737558/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35657492/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25267851/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12937029/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27747846/

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