Waldo Cheung | Shoes, Technology, Research & Masters Running

Waldo Cheung is a physiotherapist originally from BC currently living in Calgary, AB. His current interests lie in the promotion of healthy running and rock climbing as well as the preservation of strength and function in the middle age and elderly. He has worked and taught in a variety of different rehabilitation settings from critical care to sports medicine. Waldo is an instructor for The Running Clinic, a company that offers research based instruction using science and expertise to inform a clinician’s practice working with runners. We both found these courses transformational several years ago and enjoyed catching up and discussing current trends in running injury prevention and performance.In this episode we discuss:Waldo’s background in running & physiotherapyHis philosophy as a physio working with runnersHis passion for research and teachingHis thoughts on running shoes based on current research and real lifeThe use of technology to inform training & performance and…Waldo’s prediction for the future direction of running related researchConnect with Waldo:Instagram: @rehabinapinchCalgary Home Physiotherapy5th Ave Place Chiro & MassageResources discussed in this episode:Quantification of Mechanical StressJames O’Keefe's TED Talk: Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too farPaula Radcliffe's Improvement in Running EconomyConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.