Stewy McSweyn is MVP of athletics

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DSDAC Men - National Cross Country Senior Men’s Team Champions - with 23 Points - Hiko (1), Paul (3), Emmet (4) & Matt (15).

Imagine queueing round a National Cross Country 😂😂😂

Well done to Emily Bousfield for passing her MSc by Research Viva. Thank you to Jo Richards and Owen Jeffries for their examination today. Also, the rest of supervisory team @Ralph_ExPhys @LouiseCroft2 and Chris Tyler for their support too!

Matt Bergin is teaming up with PGC1-Coaching to bring you a three part webinar series preparing you for your autumn marathon. Talking all things running injuries, marathon prep and how to reduce your chances of not making the start line

In the lab 🧪 Insightful day of testing! Big thanks to the @UoB_SSPA team Dr Mike Newell Suzanne Hare and Jake Scott for looking after me!

Had Matt Bergin in the Human Performance Centre UoB Human Performance Centre today. Absolute aerobic animal - super impressive numbers. Glad we could help and look forward to working with you in the future Matt!

Great experience testing Matt Bergin today with UoB Human Performance Centre.

Less than ideal

🚨 It’s back! Road running returns to Rushmoor Arena. The Aldershot Road Relays will take place on Saturday 24th September. More info at afd.org.uk

…and the one and only Dr. Michael McKillop MBE Epilepsy Ireland

On Monday at 6am I set off, by foot, from London to Rugby, in one go 👟 Roughly 108 miles, mostly canal. I finished at around 6pm last night (115 miles later). 36 hours of being awake & moving forwards 😴 So grateful for everyone involved ❤️ Still can’t believe I did it

One job… Moonpig ‘please do not bend’ 😂

Achilles tendinopathy is probably one of the most common injuries we see in runners, yet is so often a poorly managed one.

Meniscus tears 🤕 - What are they? - What are the different types? - Do you need surgery if you have a meniscus tear? - Do you need to get an MRI scan? - How can Physiotherapy help a meniscus tear? - Can you still run if you have a meniscus tear?

IT Band Syndrome 🦵🏽 One of several knee injuries we see in runners alongside patellofemoral joint pain & patellar tendinopathy to name a couple. Presenting in different locations, with varying symptoms & with different severities you don’t always need to totally stop running

Meniscus tears 🩹 What are they? What can cause them? Do you need surgery? Can you run with a meniscus tear? I discussed everything meniscus tears with Runner's World UK recently and hopefully answer a lot of the questions surrounding the injury…

Not all types of lower back pain are treated with the same exercises, so be sure to seek expert advise to help determine what the cause of your lower back pain is!