The Endurance Physio
@theendurancephysio.bsky.social
Physio | Sports Scientist | Coach | S&C | Podcast host | endurance athlete | Uni Lecturer | Athlete | Dad, specialising in ⬆️ performance & rehab for endurance athletes.🏴
Here’s a concept I remind athletes of regularly.
All too often we can think about the things we aren’t doing, or the things still to come in rehab & trg, forgetting to be present in the moment, concentrating, working on the task at hand.
Work on what’s in front of you, not what lies ahead.
All too often we can think about the things we aren’t doing, or the things still to come in rehab & trg, forgetting to be present in the moment, concentrating, working on the task at hand.
Work on what’s in front of you, not what lies ahead.
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Here’s a concept I remind athletes of regularly.
All too often we can think about the things we aren’t doing, or the things still to come in rehab & trg, forgetting to be present in the moment, concentrating, working on the task at hand.
Work on what’s in front of you, not what lies ahead.
All too often we can think about the things we aren’t doing, or the things still to come in rehab & trg, forgetting to be present in the moment, concentrating, working on the task at hand.
Work on what’s in front of you, not what lies ahead.
triathlete struggling with shoulder pain in the water.
Stuck in the middle of peak volume phase as ‘A’ race day fast approaches.
This drill pre swim 3-4 x 1 min is keeping the symptoms at bay.
Key: keep pushing the band apart throughout.
“Patch them up, fix them later” often needed in season.
Stuck in the middle of peak volume phase as ‘A’ race day fast approaches.
This drill pre swim 3-4 x 1 min is keeping the symptoms at bay.
Key: keep pushing the band apart throughout.
“Patch them up, fix them later” often needed in season.
January 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM
triathlete struggling with shoulder pain in the water.
Stuck in the middle of peak volume phase as ‘A’ race day fast approaches.
This drill pre swim 3-4 x 1 min is keeping the symptoms at bay.
Key: keep pushing the band apart throughout.
“Patch them up, fix them later” often needed in season.
Stuck in the middle of peak volume phase as ‘A’ race day fast approaches.
This drill pre swim 3-4 x 1 min is keeping the symptoms at bay.
Key: keep pushing the band apart throughout.
“Patch them up, fix them later” often needed in season.
Brill question yesterday: “Isn’t the leg press useless for endurance athletes?”
Actually, I think the leg press is really useful if you have access to it, but not for the reasons most people think it is. Often it’s quite misunderstood.
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Actually, I think the leg press is really useful if you have access to it, but not for the reasons most people think it is. Often it’s quite misunderstood.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Brill question yesterday: “Isn’t the leg press useless for endurance athletes?”
Actually, I think the leg press is really useful if you have access to it, but not for the reasons most people think it is. Often it’s quite misunderstood.
1/15
Actually, I think the leg press is really useful if you have access to it, but not for the reasons most people think it is. Often it’s quite misunderstood.
1/15
What a great Q!!!
I was asked this recently by an athlete who attended a track session I was coaching.
“Aren’t you joining in?”
It’s something that’s a tough one to have a blanket approach for all coaches, ultimately it’s down to the coaches philosophy & often the group they work with.
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I was asked this recently by an athlete who attended a track session I was coaching.
“Aren’t you joining in?”
It’s something that’s a tough one to have a blanket approach for all coaches, ultimately it’s down to the coaches philosophy & often the group they work with.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:19 PM
What a great Q!!!
I was asked this recently by an athlete who attended a track session I was coaching.
“Aren’t you joining in?”
It’s something that’s a tough one to have a blanket approach for all coaches, ultimately it’s down to the coaches philosophy & often the group they work with.
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I was asked this recently by an athlete who attended a track session I was coaching.
“Aren’t you joining in?”
It’s something that’s a tough one to have a blanket approach for all coaches, ultimately it’s down to the coaches philosophy & often the group they work with.
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What an absolute pleasure to both rehab and coach this legend as part of Team Endurance Physio.
Such a dedicated and committed athlete who proved you get out what you put in.
What a mammoth effort enduring 98 hrs in the glorious British winter.
Well done Stew 💪👍
Such a dedicated and committed athlete who proved you get out what you put in.
What a mammoth effort enduring 98 hrs in the glorious British winter.
Well done Stew 💪👍
January 20, 2026 at 2:52 PM
What an absolute pleasure to both rehab and coach this legend as part of Team Endurance Physio.
Such a dedicated and committed athlete who proved you get out what you put in.
What a mammoth effort enduring 98 hrs in the glorious British winter.
Well done Stew 💪👍
Such a dedicated and committed athlete who proved you get out what you put in.
What a mammoth effort enduring 98 hrs in the glorious British winter.
Well done Stew 💪👍
Inspired by a great chat this week with an ultra athlete to repost this 🏃🏻🏃♀️
“Something I discussed during a recent course was a theory I have relating to physiological vs psychological ability & endurance.
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“Something I discussed during a recent course was a theory I have relating to physiological vs psychological ability & endurance.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Inspired by a great chat this week with an ultra athlete to repost this 🏃🏻🏃♀️
“Something I discussed during a recent course was a theory I have relating to physiological vs psychological ability & endurance.
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“Something I discussed during a recent course was a theory I have relating to physiological vs psychological ability & endurance.
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Returning to running from an injury or long layoff is often one of the easiest places to make mistakes and set yourself back.
Many people don’t know how to attempt that return and end up setting themselves back through aggravating their symptoms.
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Many people don’t know how to attempt that return and end up setting themselves back through aggravating their symptoms.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Returning to running from an injury or long layoff is often one of the easiest places to make mistakes and set yourself back.
Many people don’t know how to attempt that return and end up setting themselves back through aggravating their symptoms.
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Many people don’t know how to attempt that return and end up setting themselves back through aggravating their symptoms.
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Want to train at home but feel restricted for kit & ideas?
Struggling to replicate the exercises from the gym?
Why not use a resistance band & a broom handle, simple to set up &a fantastic way to start making the progress you seek.
For most it’s about progress not perfection.
Struggling to replicate the exercises from the gym?
Why not use a resistance band & a broom handle, simple to set up &a fantastic way to start making the progress you seek.
For most it’s about progress not perfection.
January 18, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Want to train at home but feel restricted for kit & ideas?
Struggling to replicate the exercises from the gym?
Why not use a resistance band & a broom handle, simple to set up &a fantastic way to start making the progress you seek.
For most it’s about progress not perfection.
Struggling to replicate the exercises from the gym?
Why not use a resistance band & a broom handle, simple to set up &a fantastic way to start making the progress you seek.
For most it’s about progress not perfection.
Every few weeks I’ll get a message or phone call from someone who has fallen, tripped, twisted or crashed within a few hours of the call.
Of course they are right to be concerned and they’ve done the right thing getting in touch to find what may need to be done.
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Of course they are right to be concerned and they’ve done the right thing getting in touch to find what may need to be done.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Every few weeks I’ll get a message or phone call from someone who has fallen, tripped, twisted or crashed within a few hours of the call.
Of course they are right to be concerned and they’ve done the right thing getting in touch to find what may need to be done.
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Of course they are right to be concerned and they’ve done the right thing getting in touch to find what may need to be done.
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Many athletes (and therapists) think rehab needs to be based around complicated, fancy and overly complex rehab exercises and plans.
In reality for many, all we need to do is turn down the aggravating factors for a short time and build things back up as pain settles.
In reality for many, all we need to do is turn down the aggravating factors for a short time and build things back up as pain settles.
January 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Many athletes (and therapists) think rehab needs to be based around complicated, fancy and overly complex rehab exercises and plans.
In reality for many, all we need to do is turn down the aggravating factors for a short time and build things back up as pain settles.
In reality for many, all we need to do is turn down the aggravating factors for a short time and build things back up as pain settles.
Still true …….
January 18, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Still true …….
“Mike, the problem with strength training is you need fancy kit, money & space to make it effective after a certain point”.
This is a really common belief, & some do prefer or enjoy the traditional gym, S&C setting to perform it in.
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This is a really common belief, & some do prefer or enjoy the traditional gym, S&C setting to perform it in.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
“Mike, the problem with strength training is you need fancy kit, money & space to make it effective after a certain point”.
This is a really common belief, & some do prefer or enjoy the traditional gym, S&C setting to perform it in.
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This is a really common belief, & some do prefer or enjoy the traditional gym, S&C setting to perform it in.
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Many complain that the biggest limiting factors to regular strength training are space & equipment
The “multi-hip complex” is a super simple home-based, band resisted exercise series that targets the hips, pelvis and trunk which are fundamental for providing single leg stability and control.
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The “multi-hip complex” is a super simple home-based, band resisted exercise series that targets the hips, pelvis and trunk which are fundamental for providing single leg stability and control.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Many complain that the biggest limiting factors to regular strength training are space & equipment
The “multi-hip complex” is a super simple home-based, band resisted exercise series that targets the hips, pelvis and trunk which are fundamental for providing single leg stability and control.
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The “multi-hip complex” is a super simple home-based, band resisted exercise series that targets the hips, pelvis and trunk which are fundamental for providing single leg stability and control.
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Following a recent episode of The Everyday Athlete podcast where we discussed the pros and cons of supershoes, I wanted to highlight a new study that adds an interesting and slightly different angle to the conversation.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Following a recent episode of The Everyday Athlete podcast where we discussed the pros and cons of supershoes, I wanted to highlight a new study that adds an interesting and slightly different angle to the conversation.
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Are we winning the battle to get endurance athletes to start seeing strength training as sustainable alongside their swim, bike and run work to help improve performance?
I think so, slowly.
The next battle is getting them to focus on the how and what > the why.
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I think so, slowly.
The next battle is getting them to focus on the how and what > the why.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Are we winning the battle to get endurance athletes to start seeing strength training as sustainable alongside their swim, bike and run work to help improve performance?
I think so, slowly.
The next battle is getting them to focus on the how and what > the why.
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I think so, slowly.
The next battle is getting them to focus on the how and what > the why.
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Recreational athletes often know what a deload is…but they just don’t trust it.
Because to them, a deload feels like losing fitness, being lazy, falling behind or just “wasting” a week.
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Because to them, a deload feels like losing fitness, being lazy, falling behind or just “wasting” a week.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Recreational athletes often know what a deload is…but they just don’t trust it.
Because to them, a deload feels like losing fitness, being lazy, falling behind or just “wasting” a week.
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Because to them, a deload feels like losing fitness, being lazy, falling behind or just “wasting” a week.
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What a common question this is.
Now this is different to what I’ve discussed previously about seeking a second opinion, this is about forming the team around you.
of course, having multiple therapists certainly isn’t something everybody needs or wants.
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Now this is different to what I’ve discussed previously about seeking a second opinion, this is about forming the team around you.
of course, having multiple therapists certainly isn’t something everybody needs or wants.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM
What a common question this is.
Now this is different to what I’ve discussed previously about seeking a second opinion, this is about forming the team around you.
of course, having multiple therapists certainly isn’t something everybody needs or wants.
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Now this is different to what I’ve discussed previously about seeking a second opinion, this is about forming the team around you.
of course, having multiple therapists certainly isn’t something everybody needs or wants.
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It feels like so many coaches and therapists are simply replicating what they see and imitating others without context these days.
Although I think you can learn from the mentoring and example of others,
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Although I think you can learn from the mentoring and example of others,
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January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
It feels like so many coaches and therapists are simply replicating what they see and imitating others without context these days.
Although I think you can learn from the mentoring and example of others,
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Although I think you can learn from the mentoring and example of others,
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Most times when rehab fails, it fails for one reason:
We are too happy teaching people their bodies are fragile.
“Protect your spine”
“Fix your posture”
“Don’t let your knees go there”
“Your glutes aren’t firing”
“Your disc is degenerating”
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We are too happy teaching people their bodies are fragile.
“Protect your spine”
“Fix your posture”
“Don’t let your knees go there”
“Your glutes aren’t firing”
“Your disc is degenerating”
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January 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Most times when rehab fails, it fails for one reason:
We are too happy teaching people their bodies are fragile.
“Protect your spine”
“Fix your posture”
“Don’t let your knees go there”
“Your glutes aren’t firing”
“Your disc is degenerating”
1/5
We are too happy teaching people their bodies are fragile.
“Protect your spine”
“Fix your posture”
“Don’t let your knees go there”
“Your glutes aren’t firing”
“Your disc is degenerating”
1/5
Going to kick start 2026 with a series of posts offering some context and nuance to many common myths and misconceptions around performance and injury.
Let me know if you want further explanation and detail in follow up posts.
Let me know if you want further explanation and detail in follow up posts.
January 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Going to kick start 2026 with a series of posts offering some context and nuance to many common myths and misconceptions around performance and injury.
Let me know if you want further explanation and detail in follow up posts.
Let me know if you want further explanation and detail in follow up posts.
Seems to be the theme of many chats this week.
As my old Nan used to say.......
Good things come to those that wait.......
As my old Nan used to say.......
Good things come to those that wait.......
January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Seems to be the theme of many chats this week.
As my old Nan used to say.......
Good things come to those that wait.......
As my old Nan used to say.......
Good things come to those that wait.......
Consistency is what we need and desire in endurance sports, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have variety.
One of the big mistakes I see is people trying to build mileage and volume by only doing long runs week on week.
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One of the big mistakes I see is people trying to build mileage and volume by only doing long runs week on week.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Consistency is what we need and desire in endurance sports, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have variety.
One of the big mistakes I see is people trying to build mileage and volume by only doing long runs week on week.
1/3
One of the big mistakes I see is people trying to build mileage and volume by only doing long runs week on week.
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Wondering why you can’t achieve the “perfect” squat?
Maybe it doesn’t exist……🎬🏋🏻
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Maybe it doesn’t exist……🎬🏋🏻
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January 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Wondering why you can’t achieve the “perfect” squat?
Maybe it doesn’t exist……🎬🏋🏻
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Maybe it doesn’t exist……🎬🏋🏻
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Here’s a regular question & something that often comes with some myths & misconceptions.
It’s true that CSI can be 👍 at reducing joint pain for many conditions in the short term (up to 3-6/12 potentially, but not always - it depends on the person & the experience/ skill of the person 💉it).
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It’s true that CSI can be 👍 at reducing joint pain for many conditions in the short term (up to 3-6/12 potentially, but not always - it depends on the person & the experience/ skill of the person 💉it).
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January 12, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Here’s a regular question & something that often comes with some myths & misconceptions.
It’s true that CSI can be 👍 at reducing joint pain for many conditions in the short term (up to 3-6/12 potentially, but not always - it depends on the person & the experience/ skill of the person 💉it).
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It’s true that CSI can be 👍 at reducing joint pain for many conditions in the short term (up to 3-6/12 potentially, but not always - it depends on the person & the experience/ skill of the person 💉it).
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