It was great to present at Wolves FC last week on how we can use biomechanics to optimize performance and rehab in football.

Thanks Phil Hayward and Ben Macdonald for organizing.

Today I shall be mostly reading…
This excellent #openaccess study by Bas Van Hooren and colleagues examining the influence of running speed, gradient and step rate on load for the Achilles, tibia and patellofemoral joint:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sm…

New in SJMSS by Bas Van Hooren and colleagues

The role of pennation angle and architectural gearing to rate of force development in dynamic and isometric muscle contractions

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sm…

We have done several case studies on world-class male master athletes. But what about the females?

With Michele Zanini we assessed Jeannie Rice in the lab for physiological assessment following her recent marathon world record in London (3h33’ at 76 years old).

Results soon...

In the latest Dutch Runner's World, I give tips for preparing for a marathon together with sports physician Bernard te Boekhorst

With some nice pics by Mari Durieux. Unfortunately I don't have an online version available.

On May 16, 16:30 I will present along with other great speakers on the science of elite distance running.

Topic of my talk: biomechanics in relation to running economy