Breath with Thomas B Williams

In episode 5 of the Run Uni Podcast we are discussing the importance of breath on performance with The Breath Performance Physio - Thomas B Williams.   The optimal breathing is incredibly important for our body mechanics - therefore creating an optimal body position for efficient running, but also on our oxygen delivery system. In short, how we breath affects how much oxygen we absorb and therefore how much potential energy we can use. 

Jim Klopman is the Inventor of the Slackblock and Slackbow balance devices and training systems which turned out to be even more revolutionary than he could have imagined. I was personally astounded by the results we got in clinic!  Jim talks to us all about balance, why its so important and how to train balance in order to reach peak athletic performance and get out of pain. 

Runner, Author and Running School graduate, Susannah Gill won the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents) in 2019 in a world record time.  She joins us on the Run Uni podcast to talk about her experience and the importance that warming up effectively had on her being able to not only complete but win without breaking herself!

Andy Bryant is one of the foremost experts in Foot and Ankle health as it relates to running. He's a Podiatrist who works primarily with helping restore function, strength and mobility to feet, rather than reaching for Orthotics or external stability or cushioning from shoes.   This episode delves into the how and why one should start improving their barefoot strength, stability and ability to absorb force and act as a spring in order to improve running and reduce injury risk.

In this first episode we are joined by Mike Antoniadis, Founder and Director of the Running and Movement School in the UK, to talk about the importance of running technique.  We discuss what is important to think about look for when discussing and analysing technique and also discuss some of the biggest topics regarding technique such as cadence and forefoot/midfoot/heelstrike running.