17/10/2026
IS RUNNING DESTROYING YOUR KNEES?
If running destroys your knees, why do so many people run pain-free for years? 🤔
The truth? Running isn’t automatically bad for your knees. But how prepared your body is for the demands of running matters!
In EPISODE 04 of PT × PHYSIO, Tom and I break down 4 exercises that can help build your running capacity. 🔥
🏋️ Split Squats — Build single-leg strength
🦵 Step Downs — Improve knee control and loading tolerance
💪 Calf Raises — Strengthen your calves for running demands
⚡ Pogo Hops — Progressively build impact tolerance
Whether you’re training for your first 5K, a half marathon, HYROX or simply getting back into running after an injury, building strength and gradually increasing your running load can make a difference.
Running isn’t always the problem. Sometimes it’s about how much you’re asking your body to do, and how quickly.
🩺 Physio × 🏋️ Personal Trainer
Different roles. Shared skills. Same goal.
💬 RUNNERS, LET’S TALK! Have you ever experienced knee pain while running? Drop a 🏃 below and tell us!
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PT × PHYSIO | EP.04 — PERFORMANCE × REHAB
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