I’ve recently been asked by an athlete I coach about a pain they have developing in their fore-foot when cycling. Based on their description it sounded like Morton’s Neuroma (sometimes called Morton’s Interdigital Neuroma or Plantar Interdigital Neuroma).
I gave them some initial advice and then started researching through some of my old notes and key text books.
View More Ask Coach Ray: I Have A Pain In My Foot When Cycling
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Putting together a plan to return to sport post-COVID can be a challenging experience, especially with the desire to avoid “long COVID”.
View More Science on Sunday: Exercise and Sports After COVID-19—Guidance from a Clinical Perspective
Back in 2016 I wrote a very opinionated piece about Why I DON’T like Optical HR Monitors. Four years ago is a lifetime in the sports tech world. This is an updated feature about them.
When it comes to recording reliable Heart Rate (HR) data, the best way to do so is with a strap around the chest. That is after all where the heart is in the body. But I realise that not everyone particularly females, like wearing a HR strap. The strap gets in the way and can be uncomfortable with a bra, or just annoying being around the chest.
View More The Down Side To Optical HR Monitors
In a few weeks time I’m going to be travelling to Toronto as part of the coaching staff for the NZ Invictus Games team. I…
View More 7 Tips On How To Avoid Jetlag When Travelling Long Haul (You Will Find the Bonus Tip Surprising)
Your Resting Heart Rate (HR) is a qwik insight into how well you are recovering from your training. It needs to be kept in perspective…
View More What Can Your Resting Heart Rate Tell You About Your Recovery?
I’m going to tell you a story about Mick* (not their real name). He is a hard working athlete preparing for an Ironman race. He…
View More What Mick Learned By Not Sticking To The Programme
I recently had the privilege of meeting Professor Gary Hermansson – Sports Psychologist for the NZ Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams since 1998 (that is…
View More Controlling the Controllables
Yoga is a great activity that provides a range of benefits to athletes and non-athletes alike. 1. Enhances Your Flexibility Improved flexibility equals improved range…
View More 9 Benefits of Yoga for Athletes and Non-Athletes Alike
I’ve been meaning to write about this for a wee while. I’ll be up front: I DO NOT LIKE OPTICAL HR MONITORS.
View More Why I DON’T like Optical HR Monitors