City2Surf 2026 is fast approaching, making now the ideal time to begin your City2Surf training and City2Surf preparation. Whether you're tackling the course for the first time or aiming for a faster finish, following a structured training plan and focusing on...
The most common running injuries are one of the main reasons runners seek physiotherapy, whether they are training for the City2Surf, Sydney Marathon or simply running to stay fit. Understanding the most common running injuries, running injury prevention and when to...
Marathon training Sydney runners undertake each year requires more than simply increasing weekly kilometres. Whether you are preparing for the Sydney Marathon 2026, the City2Surf, or your first marathon, following a structured marathon training plan and focusing on...
Whether you are chasing a City2Surf personal best, preparing for your next marathon, or trying to resolve a niggling ache that will not settle, smart training starts with understanding how you run. At BeFit Training Physiotherapy, we believe that prevention is...
When working with female runners, it's becoming increasingly evident that structuring training around the monthly hormonal cycle provides a useful framework that supports performance, recovery and injury prevention. As female participation in running continues to...
One of the most common stories heard in clinic from runners is: "I was following a plan, ticking all the boxes, but now I have shin splints, Achilles pain, or knee pain." More often than not, the culprit is not the long runs or the intervals. It is the easy runs that...
Rethinking Running Injuries: Why One Big Run Might Be Riskier Than You Think Running is one of the most popular and accessible forms of exercise worldwide. Whether you're training for a marathon, jogging for health, or chasing a personal best, running offers countless...
Plyometrics are exercises that enable a muscle to produce maximum force in a short period, building speed and power. Plyometric training uses the stretch-shortening cycle of the muscle and tendon. These are quick, fast exercises using a short stretch of the muscle...
Running Injury Prevention for Endurance Athletes Running injury prevention involves more than monitoring weekly kilometres or choosing the right running shoes. Effective training load management, appropriate recovery and a healthy relationship with exercise can all...
Return to Running following a stress fracture requires more than waiting for pain to settle. Effective Stress Fracture Rehabilitation combines appropriate healing time, progressive loading and a structured Return to Running Program. A Running Assessment and Sports...
City2Surf Training requires more than simply increasing your running distance. A well-structured Running Plan, regular Strength Training, a professional Running Assessment and guidance from Sports Physiotherapy can improve performance while reducing the risk of injury...
Shin splints is a term you cannot avoid if you have been involved in running or a running-based sport, whether as an athlete, a coach, or a physiotherapist. Despite how common it is, it remains widely misunderstood, and it is often used as a catch-all diagnosis when...
Joining a run club is more popular than ever, and with run clubs taking over the world, it is worth thinking about a few key factors before you sign up. A run club is a great way to join a supportive community that gives you motivation and accountability, but jumping...
We see lots of runners in the clinic, from the beginner couch-to-5k type to the ultramarathoner clocking 100-plus kilometres a week. Both often present with the same running injuries from similar causes. In Part One we looked at training error, cadence and gait...
We see lots of runners in the clinic, from the beginner couch-to-5k type to the ultramarathoner clocking 100-plus kilometres a week. There is a huge gap between the two in the loads placed through the body, yet they often present with the same running injuries...
Does running wear out your knees? My grandma used to worry when my dad went running. "That'll wear out your knees," she would say. It is one of the most common myths about running, and several recent clinical studies have debunked it. In fact, the evidence suggests...
Turf toe is one of the most underestimated injuries in field-based sport. It seems minor, a sore big toe, but left unrecognised it can sideline an athlete for weeks. Knowing the signs of turf toe early is the difference between a quick recovery and a lingering...
Hoffa's fat pad syndrome is a commonly overlooked cause of knee pain at the front of the knee. It happens when the infrapatellar fat pad, a cushion of tissue that sits just below the kneecap, becomes irritated or impinged. Because the fat pad is one of the most...
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment focuses on reducing pain, restoring foot function and addressing the underlying causes of Plantar Heel Pain. While Heel Pain is one of the most common complaints seen by physiotherapists, successful treatment involves much more than simply...
Cuboid Syndrome is a potential cause of Lateral Foot Pain, particularly following a Foot Injury, ankle sprain or repetitive Running Injury. Because its symptoms can resemble other foot and ankle conditions, an accurate Sports Physiotherapy assessment is important. A...
In this article, you'll learn: What sesamoiditis is and why it causes pain under the big toe. The common causes of sesamoiditis. The signs and symptoms to look out for. Who is most at risk of developing sesamoid pain. When you should seek physiotherapy assessment. How...
A muscle strain, often called a pulled muscle, happens when a muscle is stretched or torn beyond what it can handle. If you have just done one, your instinct might be to stretch it out, but with an acute strain that is usually the wrong move. Knowing when stretching...
For decades, runners have been told that running causes "wear and tear" in the knees and inevitably leads to arthritis later in life. It's one of the most common myths we hear in the clinic. The good news? Modern research tells a very different story. Running and Knee...
Running is one of the best things you can do for your health, but running injuries are frustratingly common, often from simple, avoidable mistakes. The good news is that most are not bad luck, they come down to how you train, and that means you can lower your risk...