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Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss its importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency.

We discuss:

• Link between sleep and running injuries
• What you need to know about the different sleep stages
• Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits
• Importance of both sleep quality and quantity
• Common sleeping disorders for runners
• Can I sleep too much?
• Practical tips for sleep hygiene
• Right sleep position and pillow

Here are the links for:

Amy's twitter account https://twitter.com/Sleep4Sport

Amy's insta account https://www.instagram.com/sleep4sport/

Here is a link for the sleep questionnaire: https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40798-018-0140-5/MediaObjects/40798_2018_140_MOESM1_ESM.pdf

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Here are the papers we will cover in today's episode:

• Exploring the Relationship between Running-Related Technology Use and Running-Related Injuries
• Risk factors associated with a history of iliotibial band syndrome (hITBS) in distance runners
• A preliminary exploration of the regression equation for performance in amateur half-marathon runners: a perspective based on respiratory muscle function
• Current and future advances in practice: tendinopathies of the hip
• Mind to move: Differences in running biomechanics between sensing and intuition shod runners bastiaan@volodalen.com
• Comparison of muscle activity of the lower limbs while running on different treadmill models

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In this insightful episode, we delve into the fascinating world of power meters and their application in running to enhance speed and efficiency. Our guest, Cody Van Russell, a researcher and a former personal trainer with a rich background in kinesiology, shares his extensive research into power meters. He offers practical advice on how runners can leverage this technology for improved performance.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Running Power: Understanding the concept of power in running, its research, and how it differs from cycling power.
• Cody Van Russell's Background: From personal training to pursuing a PhD, Cody's journey through an accident, research in concussion labs, to his current focus on wearable technology in sports.
• Mechanical Power and Running Economy: Discussion on the complexities of measuring running power and its implications for running economy.
• Stride Power Meters: An overview of wearable devices like the Stride pod and their role in estimating running power.
• Research Insights: Cody shares findings from his research on stride running power, including its reliability, validity, and utility in training.
• Practical Applications: How runners can utilize power meters to adjust their training, especially in varying terrains and conditions.
• Strength Training and Running Economy: Beyond power meters, Cody emphasizes the importance of strength training and plyometrics in improving running economy and performance.
• Future of Running Power Meters: Acknowledging the current limitations and the potential for further research and development in this area.

Guest Bio:
Cody Van Russell, an accomplished researcher with a focus on exercise physiology, has explored the realms of concussion research, wearable technology, and nonlinear analysis of biological signals. With a passion for high-performance sport, Cody's work aims to understand and optimize human movement and performance through innovative research.

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