Chris Napier quite literally wrote the book on the Science of Running. He is a professor of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as well as a practicing physiotherapist, 2:33 marathoner, and medal winner at the Canadian Track & Field Championships in 1996 and 1997.

Chris earned his diploma in Sport Physiotherapy and has a PhD in Running Biomechanics and Injury Prevention. With his academic background, Chis shares his knowledge on what the research has proven out and what we've learned from experience.

In this conversation, we talk about:

Who should modify their cadence and when
Why foot strikes are better left alone
Benefits of logging more than your running stats

We also cover the myths that never die:

Running is bad for your knees
Static stretching prevents injuries
Endurance runners should lift for endurance
Certain types of shoes can help you prevent injuries

Chris is passionate about educating runners to make wise decisions in their training and recovery.

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200. Chris Napier PT, PhD on Form, Strength, and the Best Injury Prevention Strategies

The Strength Running Podcast