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🗓️ 7 November 2024
⏱️ 64 minutes
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How does the foot arch function in running? How does the big toe play a crucial role in foot health and running efficiency?
Dr. Matthew Silver returns to The Nation to answer these questions and help us understand practical ways to activate and strengthen our arches, shedding light on how different shoe types—especially the trend of high-stacked shoes—impact our feet over time. This episode will help you make smarter choices for long-term running performance .
Dr. Matthew Silver, physical therapist and author of Built to Run: The Runner’s Guide to Fixing Common Injuries, Resolving Pain, and Optimizing Running Performance Now and For Life
Check out Dr. SIlver's website to sign up for his newsletter and for more information or consultation: Alpha Project Phyzio and Performance
Here is the link to Barefoot Science orthotics that Matt talked about
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0:00.0 | Why did I get injured? |
0:02.7 | Why did so many runners have problems when they just jumped into it? |
0:06.5 | Well, they're used to this shoe that has the cushion, |
0:09.8 | it helps you rock through. |
0:11.5 | Your foot did not have to work nearly as hard |
0:14.4 | versus when you made that transition to this. |
0:16.9 | It's just a shock to the system and your body, |
0:19.3 | especially your foot was not prepared |
0:20.9 | to put the work in when you're running. |
0:39.6 | Welcome to the trailhead of Trail Runner Nation. We're inviting you to go on a run with us. You may be across the country, you may be on the other side of the world, |
0:43.1 | but you're absolutely welcome to join us on this run. We invited a guest today that is going to help us become better |
0:49.8 | runners. And maybe that will have some influence on how we can become better human beings. |
0:56.6 | And today's got, we're running with Dr. Matt Silver. And we're going to be talking about |
1:00.3 | the arch and what an important role it plays in running and repetitive injury. |
1:08.5 | As temperatures drop and the trails get frosty, it's time to talk about layering Scott, because |
1:13.8 | the right gear can mean the difference between cutting your runs short and going the distance. |
1:19.0 | And at trail run, we trust John G to keep us comfortable no matter what the weather throws |
1:23.6 | our way. Their new Boreal fleece tight, perfect for those chilly morning starts. |
1:29.9 | And there's the thermal runner insulated jacket that gives you warmth without, no, without |
1:34.5 | the bulk. |
1:35.5 | So you can move freely without overheating. |
1:37.9 | Need to block out those biting wins? |
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