Welcome to season 2, episode 2 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast! In this week's episode, I sat down with fellow runner and physiotherapist Elliot Cooke to talk about all things running and injuries.

We answer questions like, why do we keep hearing that running is bad for our joints? and, how can runners keep their joints healthy? How much does wearing the right (or wrong) shoes play a role in developing injuries?

A little more about Elliot:

Elliott graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Biology). He practiced at Elite Physiotherapy for three years before deciding to open a new clinic with a modern approach to Physiotherapy.

Elliott is a certified professional with The Running Clinic, SFMA levels 1 and 2, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, and Orthopaedic level 1. Elliott has also taken further education in Spinal Manipulation, TMJ pain, Long-COVID Rehabilitation, Hip OA, Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction, and Mulligan Mobilizations.

Elliott competed for the University of Manitoba Bisons as a Captain of the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. He raced middle distance and distance events, specializing in the 3000m. He has run several half marathons, shorter local races, trail races, and one marathon. He was most recently the winner of the 2024 Frostbite River Run 5 Km, and the 2023 Manitoba Marathon 10 Km.

Elliott spends his leisure time running, skiing, sailing, and playing squash. He is an armchair physicist and, despite being a lousy gardener, still loves to cook.

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