The single run that predicts running injuries
Daylight savings is here, and runners are hitting the footpaths — but so are running injuries. Research shows it’s not weekly mileage but your longest run that drives injury risk. Learn how to train smarter, recover stronger, and avoid setbacks.
Running events coming up - our annual training smart tips
With the Auckland Marathon just weeks away, now is the time to focus on smart tapering, recovery, and injury prevention. At Urban Athlete Auckland CBD Queen Street Physio, we’re runners ourselves — and we specialise in keeping athletes strong, injury-free, and race-ready. Whether it’s a tight calf, sore knee, or a little niggle creeping in, we’ll help you stay on track, so your training pays off on race day.
Could running actually help with low back pain?
Running has long been seen as risky for people with back pain. But new research shows the opposite: a gentle, progressive run-walk plan not only reduced pain and disability, but was also safe and achievable.