Matt and Mike return for another episode of E&SP.

They recap their week which includes:
 - Michael coaches Cael Mulholland to his first Australian singlet at World Cross Country to be held in Bathurst, Australia
 - Matt runs 3:42 for a 1500m at VMC and places 2nd to Cam Myers, the first time Matt has been beaten by an athlete a decade younger than him!

James 'Jimmy' Whelan joins as the show's first guest.
 - Jimmy is a professional cyclist (and previous runner) who is well known for his fast rise into the professional cycling ranks
 - He has rode the Giro d'Italia and has placed 2nd in Australian Road Cycling Championships in 2022

The panel discusses:
 - Life as a pro cyclist and Jimmy's journey getting there
 - Breaking into professional teams
 - Altitude training
 - Cycling training loads
 - Running and injury prevention for cycling
 - Managing injuries on the bike
 - Cycling orthotic and shoe technology

You can follow Jimmy on:
Instagram: @jimmywhelan.jpeg
Twitter: @JimmyWhelan
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/3356275

Exercise & Sports Podiatry was made by podiatrists, runners and coaches, Matt Clarke and Michael Nitschke, to help runners, clinicians, and anyone interested in sport find a place for evidence driven information on all things related to the lower limb in sport as well getting insights by people that put their knowledge into practice in all aspects of their own lives.

We can be followed on:
Instagram: @sparc_esp
Facebook: SPARC Sports & Exercise Podiatry

Matt and Mike delve into numerous considerations for reducing time off for runners and if so how to manage return to run programs.

They also go through some of their early running journey and how much of that experience help them today as runners, coaches and clinicians.

Matt will race at the Victorian Miler's Club (VMC) 1500m A race on Tuesday 24th January. You can head to the VMC facebook page for a live stream.

Exercise & Sports Podiatry was made by podiatrists, runners and coaches, Matt Clarke and Michael Nitschke, to help runners, clinicians, and anyone interested in sport find a place for evidence driven information on all things related to the lower limb in sport as well getting insights by people that put their knowledge into practice in all aspects of their own lives.

We can be followed on:
Instagram: @sparc_esp
Facebook: SPARC Sports & Exercise Podiatry

Welcome to Exercise & Sports Podiatry!

Episode 1 introduces the hosts, Matt Clarke & Michael Nitschke; runners, podiatrists and coaches. They discuss how and why they entered podiatry, a bit about their own running journey so far and answer some questions on running footwear and orthotics.

Exercise & Sports Podiatry was made by podiatrists, runners and coaches, Matt Clarke and Michael Nitschke, to help runners, clinicians, and anyone interested in sport find a place for evidence driven information on all things related to the lower limb in sport as well getting insights by people that put their knowledge into practice in all aspects of their own lives.

We can be followed on:
Instagram: @sparc_esp
Facebook: SPARC Sports & Exercise Podiatry