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Physiotherapy practice in Paraparaumu specialised in helping injured runners get back on track 💪🏼

23/10/2025

Why you should join Team The Running Collective at the Kāpiti Half Marathon 👇🏻⁣
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✅ 20% off your race entry ⁣
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And if that's not enough:⁣
✅ This year, we also have our own TRC team tent right at the start line!⁣
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You'll be able to pick up your bib right there on race day (no need to queue on Saturday or Sunday!), safely drop your bag, and enjoy some chats (+ drinks & snacks) with fellow runners after the race.⁣

✅ There's an exclusive coffee cart for all your coffee needs

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Send me a message if you want the link or join my free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningcollective 🏃🏻‍♂️⁣

20/10/2025

What are those stickers on your arms?⁣
Glad you asked 😁⁣
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They helped me run a 2h 32min marathon!⁣
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On one arm (less sweaty than most body parts 😅), I had my target splits for every 5k. On the other, the aid station locations.⁣
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That way, I could track if I was on pace and knew exactly when to take a gel - while keeping my hands free to grab a cup.⁣
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A true lifesaver - highly recommend for your next race! 🏃‍♂️

17/10/2025

The pictures don't lie, I certainly suffered at Melbourne Marathon Festival last week 🥴😵😵‍💫

11/10/2025

‘Twas the night before 😎😴

11/10/2025

Less than 24 hrs before the big dance! 😬⁣
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Sunday morning, 6.30am local time (8.30am NZ - Saturday 9.30pm Belgian time), I am running my 6th official marathon! Over the past months, I have been training more than ever and have been injury-free too 💪🏼⁣
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It's going to be my first international marathon and with 50,000 participants over the various distances (13,000 for the marathon), it will be a completely different experience than my previous races. ⁣
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This unfortunately means a few changes in my trusted nutrition/hydration plan as there is only one personalised aid station. ⁣
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Based on last year's results, I should find a group to run with for most of the course, which was one of the main reasons I decided to run in Melbourne tomorrow.⁣
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The weather looks quite ideal, so here's hoping the legs and mind have a mint day too!⁣
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You can follow me via the official Melbourne Marathon Festival app (Bib number 7513 or via my name, I'm the only Jeroen participating)

02/10/2025

Because the more efficiently you move, the less energy you waste. ⁣
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That means you can run further, faster, and with less risk of injury - without needing to train harder or longer.⁣
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That’s where a running assessment comes in:⁣
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✅ First, I check your body for weaknesses in the major muscle groups of your legs. If some muscles aren’t doing their job, others have to overcompensate which makes you less efficient.⁣
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✅ Next, I look at your movement. I film you running on a treadmill using .ai ⁣
technology, and then I give you small cues (like increasing your cadence). This shows us instantly whether a change in your form improves your efficiency.⁣
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✅ Finally, I put it all together in a personalised plan: targeted strength work for weak spots + practical running cues for your training.⁣
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Like this, you don’t just run more, you run smarter.

25/09/2025

Lower Hutt half debrief 😬👇🏻⁣
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On Sunday, I ran the Lower Hutt half - my final race before the big goal of this spring: the Melbourne Marathon Festival on October 12!⁣
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I had come out of a few very big training weeks, with higher mileage than I had ever done, and at the start, I immediately felt that there was not much power in the legs. ⁣
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A very gnarly wind (the photos say it all 😅) and loose gravel did not help either. ⁣
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I still managed to finish 2nd though! 🥈⁣
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Even though the feeling wasn't great, I still ran 31" faster than last year on the same course - this time with more headwind. ⁣
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This week, I have my last big week of training, and then there are only 2 weeks of tapering before my first international marathon!

20/09/2025

My thoughts on super shoes 👀⁣
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Pros:⁣
👍🏼 Increased speed:⁣
The carbon plate offers a spring-like effect, propelling you forward and improving your running economy. These shoes really are designed to make you faster. Studies have shown a 4% increase in performance (this is about 2 minutes in elite marathoners)!⁣
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👍🏼 Mental boost:⁣
We can't deny that wearing "faster" shoes also gives us some confidence & can set us up for a better race.⁣
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👍🏼 Improved running economy:⁣
Carbon plates could also help you run more efficiently.⁣
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Now to the cons:⁣
👎🏼 Price tag:⁣
Carbon plates are high-tech shoes which means they usually come with a hefty price tag ($300+)⁣
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👎🏼 Not for everyone:⁣
Carbon plates may not be suitable for all runners, especially beginners or those with specific foot conditions.⁣
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👎🏼 Durability:⁣
Some runners have reported shorter lifespans for carbon plate shoes compared to traditional running shoes. I recommend using carbon plates only on specific surfaces like roads, tracks, and paved trails.⁣
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👎🏼 (Potential) increased risk of injury:⁣⁣
Studies have not yet officially confirmed that carbon plates cause more injuries than other shoes but we can see some links.⁣
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So all in all, I'll have to say: it depends.⁣
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Have you tried them yet? 👟⁣
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PS: Find more info on shoes & running gait in my free FB group! 😌

16/09/2025

While I’m all for strengthening your core, I don’t recommend sit-ups.⁣
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Why? 🤔⁣
Because, unfortunately, this exercise is often executed incorrectly.⁣
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For various reasons (e.g. postpartum; after abdominal surgery), people will engage their neck flexors instead of their abdominals. This often goes along with holding their breath.⁣
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As a result, they will feel neck pain as they end up working their neck flexors instead of their abdominals. This will only make your neck flexors stronger and not your abdominals! 🤗⁣
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Instead, I'd recommend trying the table-top exercise AND encourage you to continue breathing - super important!

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