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Health through running! Providing evidence-based continuing education courses and resources to healthcare professionals and runners since 2008.

Are you a fan of running, a health professional or a coach? If so, The Running Clinic™ has been created for you. Established by Blaise Dubois in 2008, this continuing education group has grown to become a global reference in the prevention and management of running injuries. We offer evidence-based courses (online and in-person), as well as free resources for healthcare professionals and runners.

Learn all about the latest running-related research, gain confidence in assessing and treating runners of all levels, try one of our free running programs or attend one of our trail running races!

04/28/2026

Mechanical Stress Quantification: The Key Element in the Prevention and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
If you weren’t able to attend live or would like to revisit the session, the full replay is now available below!

https://zoom.us/rec/play/gL1NmU3vsmFxDgP3LH2GlEf_SH_thJB1okgwChl4e3_alwzAEFe1TS3Scg-Fz5cY7Xik969gQ5-2vR8x.4j4Ta97_4L2Oxk-c

04/22/2026

⛰️ What About Hills? Do They ‘Pay the Bills’?

Strength training is a staple for runners. But is it always the best approach?

👉 What if hills already do more of the job than we think?

In this blog, Waldo Cheung explores a compelling idea: while we carefully plan gym sessions, many of the world’s best runners are simply… running. A lot. And often on hilly terrain.

🔎 What it raises:

- strength matters—but in what form?
- lab-based gains don’t always translate perfectly to running
- hills might be a more functional, sport-specific alternative

💡 Takeaway: more isn’t always better—but more specific often is. Sometimes, the smartest strength work is already built into your run.

A must-read if you’re rethinking your balance between gym and mileage.

https://therunningclinic.com/runners/blog/what-about-hills-do-they-pay-the-bills/

04/19/2026

We heard you.
And we understood—it was time to bring them back.

“Do you know when they’re coming back? Asking for a very impatient child. (Me.)”

“I think my kid grew just to force me to buy a new pair… do you have a date?”

“Our entryway smells terrible. We’re ready for a fresh pair.”

Good news: they’re back.

Shipping within Canada only.
Please note: our website is currently available in French only. If you need a hand placing your order, we’ll be happy to help.

04/09/2026

Negative split isn’t just a race strategy — it’s one of the clearest hallmarks of elite performance.

By holding back slightly early on, you limit early fatigue, preserve your running economy, and give yourself the best chance to finish strong when it matters most.

From lactate threshold to VO₂ kinetics, central fatigue resistance, and perceptual regulation, pacing plays a major role in performance.

Sometimes, the smartest way to run faster… is to start a little slower.

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04/07/2026

Our colleague Jean-François Esculier is featured in the latest issue of Nutrition Action.

In this interview, he breaks down a question many runners and walkers ask: should you choose minimalist or maximalist shoes?

As he explains, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice depends on your history, your needs, how well you’re adapted to your current shoes, and the type of load your body tolerates best.

One key takeaway: changing shoe type is not trivial. If a transition is needed, it should be done gradually.

A must-read to better understand what really matters when choosing your running shoes.

https://www.cspi.org/article/what-kind-running-or-walking-shoes-are-best

03/24/2026

🦵 Do clinical factors change how we diagnose patellofemoral pain?

Today, clinicians are increasingly seeing patients arrive with imaging results and lab reports in hand. But an important question remains:

👉 Do these findings actually improve our diagnosis… or do they introduce bias?

In this latest blog post, Jessie Zhang and Waldo Cheung explore how clinical factors such as imaging, athletic status, BMI, and crepitus can influence diagnostic reasoning in patellofemoral pain.

A recent study highlights a key issue:

- Imaging can influence diagnosis, even when it’s not needed
- Diagnostic labels are often broad and lack precision
- And most importantly, clinician confidence plays a major role in diagnostic consistency

💡 Key takeaway: more information doesn’t always mean better clinical decisions.

This blog is a timely read for clinicians looking to reflect on bias and what truly drives sound diagnosis in patellofemoral pain.

🔎 Read more here: https://therunningclinic.com/runners/blog/do-clinical-factors-change-our-diagnosis-of-patellofemoral-pain/

03/08/2026

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02/26/2026

“Super shoes”: real performance boost… or mostly placebo? And can sleep quality really predict injury risk?

In 2025, our research team published 56 peer-reviewed papers (with collaborators) across sports medicine, biomechanics, rehab, injury prevention, and performance. This blog post distills the findings that actually change practice—return to running post-surgery, patellofemoral pain, footwear, load management, and more.

👉 “Read the blog: Research in 2025”

https://therunningclinic.com/runners/blog/2025-in-research/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's day to all!

01/27/2026

🎗️ Physical activity and cancer

Exercise plays a meaningful role in cancer care and survivorship.
Evidence shows that regular physical activity can:

• influence tumor metabolism and proliferation
• reduce fatigue and improve quality of life
• lower all-cause mortality in several cancers
• support physical and mental health during and after treatment

Current guidelines recommend combining aerobic and strength training, adapted to each individual and, when possible, supervised.

Movement matters — for wellbeing, recovery, and long-term health.

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01/20/2026

🏃‍♂️ Do running clubs make runners faster?

Data suggest that runners in clubs are generally faster than those who train alone — across ages and levels.

Not magic. Structure, coaching, motivation, and accountability.

⚠️ Association, not causation. Still, clubs add real value.

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Faster, together.

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01/13/2026

🏃‍♂️ What does it take to break the 2-hour marathon barrier?

This new infographic series by Fabrizio breaks down the key determinants behind a sub-2-hour marathon — from physiology and biomechanics to psychology, fueling, technology, genetics, and environment.

Breaking 2 hours isn’t about one variable.
It’s about the alignment of many.

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