How we’ve helped so many clients overcome knee pain and get back to running
Strength For Endurance Podcast
Release Date: 06/13/2025
Struggling with mindset on Race Day?...Train as you intend to compete with Stu Holliday from Endurance Mind Coaching
Strength For Endurance Podcast
Kriss is joined again by Stu Holliday, Sport & Exercise Psychologist from Endurance Mind Coaching. Stu works with a range of clients of all abilities, has worked with a number of clients here at SFE and currently supports the British Olympic Swimming Team. You can find out more about Stu’s background by revisiting the first episode we did with Stu here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0m2FmlKm5Cqa2dvIl4v7jW?si=e56c69f98e9e4f89 Today he’s back to talk about the importance of consistency when it comes to mental training and the benefit of using tune up races in preparation for big...
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Did you find running later in life? What you need to be considering to prevent injury
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Are you someone who has found running at a later stage? If so, did you grow up playing any other sports? Will you previous sporting history matter in terms of your future running potential, training tolerance or resistance to injury? Tune in as Kriss discusses the importance of considering this in more detail and what you need to factor in when starting running later on. (0:00) Intro & Podcast Purpose (0:39) Did You Play Sports Growing Up? (1:22) Why Athletic History Matters (2:03) Starting Endurance Sports Later in Life (2:43) Building a Foundation for Training (3:44) The Role of...
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Navigating Hip Pain & Returning to Long Distance Performance
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Hip pain spans a wide range of causes, levels of severity and recovery timelines. From chronic overuse injuries to acute trauma, and contributing factors including low energy availability and excess volumes of endurance training - issues around the hip are complex. In todays episode Kriss deep dives into his coaching experience and importantly the success that the team at SFE have had when supporting clients with hip pain. Kriss shares a range of few clients stories - how they’ve gone about navigating and overcoming setbacks that have plagued individuals for many years. (00:00)...
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Traversing The Haute Route Pyrenees with SFE Client Peter
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Long time SFE member Peter is passionate about ultra distance adventures - whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing or running. Today he joins us to talk about his most recent challenge - The Haute Route Pyrenees, which traverses the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Coast. Peters planned route would take him along 840km of varying terrain, include 60,000m of elevation, and take a predicted 60 days. However like many great adventure, you have to respond to the conditions that are thrown your way. From high temperatures, storms, having to navigate the effects of glacial...
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A pro-activate approach to lower back & SI Joint pain
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A pro-activate approach to lower back & SI Joint pain If you've ever experienced lower back pain or SI Joint pain you'll know how debilitating it can be. It can halt your training and any progress you have made in it’s tracks - and seemingly out of the blue. It’s time to flip your mindset and restore confidence in your body. In todays episode Kriss talks us through the logical and successful approach he has taken many clients through over the years, enabling them to do what they love without fear. (00:00) Introduction to SI Joint Pain (02:51) Personal Experience with Injuries...
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National Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion on just 4 hours training a week - Phil Pearce
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We’ve got a great episode for you today, as Kriss is joined by recently crowned National Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion, Phil Pearce. Phil has had a fascinating journey up to this point, that has been built upon raw talent, pure grit and sheer determination. Being self coached, chasing Strava segments and riding ‘all out’ on his commute to work - his results started to get noticed by British Cycling and just 2 years into riding competitvely was asked to attend the 2016 Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro. It’s such an organic and inspiring story of someone who just loves...
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Do you have a highly physical job but also want to excel in endurance sport?
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Many of us will have jobs that are physically demanding in their nature from gardeners and builders, to farmers and hospitality staff, the list goes on... High step counts, repetitive physical tasks or constant lifting - this type of work places a high demand on our body. So are we considering this load when we undertake a high volume endurance training program? Some of the best endurance athletes we've worked with have been manual workers, but I’ve also seen a lot of burnout and injury as a result. It’s not a question of can it be done, but more how it can be done to thrive in all aspects...
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Why are people still 'tip-toeing' around S&C in the endurance community?
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In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not. So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued? Following a recent ultra-running “masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it’s come to? In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving,...
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Going vegan, diet fads and influencer advice that can be detrimental to the endurance athlete
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The most important thing when following an ultra endurance program is making sure that you have energy available to meet the demands and expectations of your training. Many people can find themselves in a big deficit, with serious injuries and often disordered eating patterns because they innocently but significantly adjusted their nutrition. From diet fads, to going vegan, to infuencer led advice, Kriss delves into the problems arising from a lack of understanding around what fuel is enough to meet your physical demands. (00:00) Introduction to Fueling for Performance (01:07) The...
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Case study: How to achieve success in both your corporate career and the endurance world
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A large proportion of the clients who work with us are pushing hard in multiple areas of their lives. They are immersed in busy, and sometimes stressful corporate careers, have family responsibilities at home and are also trying to achieve feats within endurance sport. Physically capable of alot, but juggling training, careers, family and health can be tough and often results in injury or burnout. In todays episode Kriss takes you through one particular case study and shows how with the right approach and balance we can thrive in all areas. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for...
info_outlineKnee pain in runners is a common issue, however it can be both prevented and solved with the right approach.
Today Kriss talks through 6 key components that we incorporate when working through knee pain with our clients.
Over the past 15+ years SFE has helped an extensive number of runners overcome injury, resume consistent training and regain confidence in their bodies to take on whatever goals they set their mind on.
(00:00) Introduction to Overcoming Knee Pain
(00:42) Understanding Knee Pain in Runners
(02:12) Importance of Mobility and Flexibility
(05:38) Strength and Conditioning for Knee Health
(08:53) Eccentric Loading Techniques
(10:27) Isolation Exercises for Knee Stability
(13:06) Skill Development and Plyometrics
(14:09) Final Tips and Footwear Considerations
(14:45) Conclusion and Contact Information
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