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Many of the common running injuries can be prevented with the help of expert knowledge and years of experience. Such education can be found in books like "Running from injury" by Dr. Peter Francis. This book is a culmination of Dr. Francis' lifelong journey as a high level runner, together with his impressive achievements as an accomplished researcher in the realm of sports and exercise science.So, in this episode of the Exercising Health Podcast we unpack all that Dr. Francis has to offer us in the understanding of why runners are so prone to injury, and how we can prevent these injuries from occurring. Our Programs:https://www.exercisinghealth.net/shopProducts we use:https://www.exercisinghealth.net/products-we-useChapters: 0:00 Start0:01 Introduction:1:40 How to start running3:20 Common running mistakes 6:46 Living like a runner (5:14)10:37 Importance of running variability 14:45 Mobility for running (13:38)15:25 Strength & conditioning training for running 25:38 Periodization in a running training program 32:45 Creating the right headspace for running 35:16 Developing good running habits 41:10 Benefits and risks when training with partners 46:48 Active vs passive recovery for running 52:00 Using Low-impact exercises to safely increase training volume 56:56 How to bounce back after a running injury  59:59 General vs personalized running programs Contact us:christopher@exercisinghealth.net orDM on Instagram/Facebook.Content Disclosure: The information provided in this interview is intended for educational purposes only. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Exercising Health may earn a commission if you make a purchase and/or opt-in through these links. My team and I only promote products we 100% believe in and use ourselves.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Emily Splichal, a world-renowned podiatrist and human movement specialist who has taught her unique barefoot training approach to 20,000 professionals in more than 35 countries. In our discussion, we cover the four types of flat feet and how to fix them. Dr. Splichal describes the connection between the glutes, core and feet, and how getting all three to work together leads to movement proficiency and longevity. We also delve into the scientifically-backed reasons for which exercising on various surfaces, such as concrete, increases our risk of developing injuries.Get 10% off Naboso sensory inner-soles using code EHEALTH10 at https://www.naboso.comRead Dr. Emily Splichal's book: Barefoot Strong - Unlock the Secrets to Movement LongevityRead the summarised notes of this episode on our website

Interview with Dr. Peter Francis, a Sports & Exercise Scientist out of Ireland, who specialises in the research on sports rehabilitation and human gait biomechanics.We spoke about the benefits of barefoot running for injury prevention. What the deal is with the widespread issue of flat feet, aka fallen arches. What shoes one should wear to reduce their risk of developing injuries. Why Elite athletes like Eliad Kipchoge are such high performers. and Dr. Francis also provides the top 7 things everyone should include in their training programs.