"I need someone else to tell me those things..." - A real time physio session with International Athlete and Physio Therapist Matt Bergin

Welcome back to the big run. Since the Valencia marathon, I’ve been struggling with my running. a niggle has been hanging around in some shape or form. it derailed my race. The weeks after haven’t been the best, I've ignored and tried to run through it. Made it worse….textbook. Its’ topic is a familiar one for many of us - running injuries. Whether it's a nagging pain in your knee, a twinge in your ankle or a strain in your back, we've all been there. But fear not, because we're here to talk about the next step in your injury recovery journey - visiting the physio! That's right, it's time to put on your bravest face and head to the land of heat packs and ultrasound machines. Buckle up, because this might be a bumpy ride, but the end result is worth it promise! So, one windy and wet morning I headed to the Victoria Park Harriers clubhouse in Victoria park to see Matt who was in London for clinic sessions. Matt is a 5000m and 10000m athlete who has competed for Ireland both on the roads and the track. he was English Schools 3000M champ and had a scholarship to complete a Master of Science degree at the university of new Mexico in the united states.  He co-founded the performance team alongside Mark Buckingham and works closely with several past, present, and future Olympians and Paralympians, with Athletics Ireland, the Royal Dutch Athletics Federation, and a professional track team overseas.  However, most of Matt's work is done supporting recreational runners, club-level athletes, and newcomers to the sport looking to stay injury-free, keep fit and remain healthy. He’s worked with Wiggle and Hoka as well as organising running camps in Kenya. This episode was recorded live during the session and offers insight into how physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat running related injuries. We also about running mechanics in general, the "right way to run" Matt's own history with running and injury and more.  A big thank you to Matt and the performance team for being part of the episode.  You can find out more about their services at: https://www.performanceteam.co.uk/ Images courtesy of Charlie Wheeler @breakfeast_.at._tiffany and @running_trips_official  DISCLAIMER This is based on my running past, and my own personal history. Each runner has their own set of circumstances and requirements when it comes to treatment. If your looking to get treatment then get in touch with the performance team.