Movaia Running Podcast
Movaia Running Podcast
Podcast Description
Join us as we explore the science of becoming a better runner. Seasoned marathoner or beginner, we've got you covered with expert tips and insights. Discover:
Preventing and Managing Running Injuries: Gain valuable knowledge on how to stay healthy and recover quickly.
Perfecting Your Running Form: Learn the mechanics that can make you more efficient and injury-free.
Training & Exercises: Tips you can implement today to become a better runner.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of running, including injury prevention and management, running form optimization, and efficient training techniques. Episodes cover topics such as Achilles tendinopathy, knee pain management, and common running myths, offering listeners actionable insights and expert strategies to enhance their running performance.
Join us as we explore the science of becoming a better runner. Seasoned marathoner or beginner, we’ve got you covered with expert tips and insights. Discover:
Preventing and Managing Running Injuries: Gain valuable knowledge on how to stay healthy and recover quickly.
Perfecting Your Running Form: Learn the mechanics that can make you more efficient and injury-free.
Training & Exercises: Tips you can implement today to become a better runner.
Do you really need to be able to do the splits to run a marathon? Today, Thomas sits down with Physical Therapist and Running Coach JP Gloria to debunk the biggest myths surrounding mobility and flexibility.
We discuss why some of the world’s best runners are actually the ”stiffest,” why stretching your tight hip might be making your injury worse, and how to differentiate between a short muscle and a brain that is just trying to protect you.
In this episode, we cover:
- Mobility vs. Flexibility: Understanding the difference between passive range on a table and active range while running.
- The Stiffness Advantage: Why ”stiff” tendons can actually make you a more efficient runner.
- The ”Tightness” Trap: Why that tight sensation in your hip or calf is often a neurological protection mechanism, not a shortened muscle.
- Stop Stretching Injuries: Why static stretching can aggravate conditions like gluteal tendinopathy or insertional Achilles issues.
- Practical Solutions: How to use eccentric loading (like RDLs) to build strength and mobility simultaneously.
- The Upper Body Connection: How a stiff torso can cause your legs to cross over while running.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Video Version: This episode includes visual demonstrations of hip extension and ankle mobility tests. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel or on Spotify.
Connect with us:
- Guest: JP Gloria (YouTube/Instagram: JP Gloria)
- Host: Thomas Butter
- Website:Movaia.com/running-podcast
- Instagram:@Movaiaofficial
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movaia
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