Strava DMs to NEVER send🏃 Sunshine Coast Marathon, City2Surf Sydney, Heel Striking & Gender Performance Endurance Gaps | Chapter Athletic Podcast
- Author
- Chapter Athletic
- Published
- Sun 24 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapter-athletic/episodes/Strava-DMs-to-NEVER-send-Sunshine-Coast-Marathon--City2Surf-Sydney--Heel-Striking--Gender-Performance-Endurance-Gaps--Chapter-Athletic-Podcast-e377nlq
This week on the Chapter Athletic Podcast, we unpack the biggest stories and latest research in the running world.
In this episode:
Running Headlines: Sunshine Coast Marathon 2025 recap, City2Surf Sydney results, Gold Coast Marathon highlights, and what’s new in the Queensland running scene.
Wellness Corner: Heel striking – is it actually bad? Are your shoes causing injuries? Should you change your running gait or stick with your natural stride? We break down injury risks, prevention strategies, and the science behind it all.
Performance Insight: Male vs female endurance performance – why the gender gap in running is narrowing, plus the latest research on physiology, training, and mindset differences.
Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB, dealing with running injuries, or just love staying up to date with endurance sports, this episode has you covered.
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