The first ever Rooted In Dirt (RID) podcast aims to explain what the RID  podcast is all about, and what the various segments on the show are all about. Hosted by RID co-founder Simon de Waal: sport scientist, researcher, conditioning coach, running coach, and amateur trail runner.

General

Rooted In Dirt Podcast: Origin

In this episode we discuss a novel framework for training load monitoring as suggested by Vanrenterghem et al. (2017).

Weekly Segment

Novel Framework for Load Monitoring

In today's segment I discuss the most common running related injuries and what you should be on the look out for as a runner so that you can stay healthy and active on the road/trails.

Most Common Running Related Injuries

What are the best indicators of trail running performance? In today's weekly segment I discuss the best predictors that we know are able to distinguish up to 98% of performance variability in highly trained trail runners - and they're not the same ones that predict road running performance! Tune in to find out more.

Predicting Short Trail Running Performance

This segment features a discussion of a trail running specific VO2MAX test, and what the results of this test mean for trail runners and exercise scientists alike.