Assistant Prof @sfu | Director, SFU Run Lab | @AthleticsCanada physio | Biomechanist | Author of Science of Running | 2:33 Marathoner | Dad
Vancouver, Canada
Joined January 2012
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Today is the worldwide release of my new book #ScienceofRunning! Really proud of the way this book turned out. It’s designed to be the ultimate handbook for the runner or clinician who treats runners. Hope you enjoy!
Get your copy here: amazon.com/Science-Running-T… – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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Some highlights from our 'Running Symposium: Metrics and Mindsets' today, proudly co-hosted with @SMA_News!📸
Big thanks to our keynotes @runnerphysio & @Ben_JPeterson for generously sharing their expertise + the @runeasi_ai team for sponsoring our event!✨
#SMAACSEP2026
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I had Chris Napier, PhD (@runnerphysio) for a deep dive into how super shoes affect form and best practices
open.spotify.com/episode/3mk…
Our latest published research #OpenAccess #Running
🚨NEW #QualitativeResearch by Napier et al:
👟 Are running shoes really made for women? 🏃♀️✨
A new qualitative study dives into the running footwear needs of women — and finds that most current shoe designs still don’t match women’s real preferences or biomechanics.
🔍 In focus groups with 21 women runners (ages 20–70) in Vancouver:
💬 Runners prioritised comfort, fit, and injury prevention.
👣 Many wanted a wider toe box, narrower heel, and more cushioning.
🤰 Women shared how shoe needs change during pregnancy, postpartum, and aging, with shifts toward stability and comfort over style.
The findings call for inclusive, evidence-based co-design of women-specific running shoes — made by and for women runners at every life stage.
Link to read the full open-access study: bit.ly/3KWpVc8
@SFURunLab @runnerphysio
#UnderTheSpotlight #WeAreBOSEM #WomenInSport #RunningResearch #SportsMedicine #RunningShoes #Biomechanics #GenderEquity #InjuryPrevention #SportScience #WomenWhoRun #OpenAccess
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“If a shoe had been designed from a woman’s foot, would I be running without getting the injuries?”: running footwear needs and preferences of recreational and competitive women runners across the lifespan | BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/1…
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Running Biomechanics PhD @runnerphysio talks about the way super shoes impacts your form on the Strength Running Podcast:
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Do you identify as a woman? Do you partake in regular physical activity? We want your thoughts on breast discomfort during physical activity!
Please fill out our short survey to help inform better sports bra design! ca.research.net/r/BMDSTwitte…
Please share widely!
🏃🏻♀️🏃🏽♀️Are you a physically active woman aged 18–60? We want to hear from you!
Take our short survey on breast discomfort during physical activity to help improve support for women in sport and exercise. 📋
Take part here 👉 surveymonkey.ca/r/breastdisc…
#WomenInSport #Research
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🌍 Join the global sports physical therapy network! IFSPT membership = credibility, collaboration & reduced event fees for your members. Be part of 40 MOs worldwide.
📅 Apply by Aug 25!
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Been geeking out on the 6 Day race data 🤓👟!
Up to 200K steps/day
111 hrs moving time/33hrs stop time
560+ mi = 11:53/mi moving pace
Slept ~1.5 hrs/day 😵💫
If I cut stop time in ½ = +66 mi → 627 mi 🤔. This is 3.6% off the men’s WR (645 mi).
How much can you suffer?
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“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.” ❤️🇨🇦🏆
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This is not a real quote by McDavid but a quote pulled from the satirical site the Beaverton. thebeaverton.com/2025/02/canada…
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THIS should have been Canada's honourary Captain. – at Toronto, Ontario
Canada’s flag being raised and the national anthem being sung in Boston. USA. 51st state…😂😂😂 11th province maybe? #4Nations
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Tonight is war people, never forget this iconic quote by Hayley Wickenheiser #4Nations
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I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever he wants. And while he's done a ton for Canadian hockey, making him the Honorary Captain for Team Canada for this game is just plain tone deaf.
Sid and I were just a couple of baby faces the last time a game of this magnitude was on the line. Hoping @S_Crosby87 and Team Canada can come up big again tonight! GO 🇨🇦 GO!!! #4Nations
