Associate Professor Max Paquette of the University of Memphis joins us to discuss training load in running, as well as running biomechanics and injury risk.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Training load in running: how should we approach it, and the issues with commonly used methods

-Neuromuscular load or mechanical load: what is it and which factors impact it

-The impact of ground surface on mechanical load and injury risk

-Uphill running vs. running on the flats and injury risk

-Intensity control and the impact of intensity on mechanical load and injury risk

-Injury risk and recovery times for the aging runner

-Footwear, shoe rotation and shoe replacement

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Max's profile on Twitter, ResearchGate, and the University of Memphis website
Running biomechanics, economy, and training load with Izzy Moore, PhD | EP#241
Max interviewed on the Physical Performance Show about running surface interactions
Moving Beyond Weekly ‘Distance’: Optimizing Quantification of Training Load in Runners - Paquette et. al 2020
Comparison of different measures to monitor week-to-week changes in training load in high school runners - Ryan et. al 2020
All previous Running-related episodes on That Triathlon Show

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