Chris Napier PT, PhD

Assistant Prof @sfu | Director, SFU Run Lab | @AthleticsCanada physio | Biomechanist | Author of Science of Running | 2:33 Marathoner | Dad

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Today is the worldwide release of my new book #ScienceofRunning! Really proud of the way this book turned out. It’s designed to be the ultimate handbook for the runner or clinician who treats runners. Hope you enjoy!

Get your copy here: https://t.co/9JQZOHfVyu

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Our latest published research #OpenAccess #Running

[BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine @BMJOpenSEM]

🚨NEW #QualitativeResearch by Napier et al:

👟 Are running shoes really made for women? 🏃‍♀️✨

A new qualitative study dives into the running footwear needs of women — and finds that most current shoe designs still don’t match women’s real preferences or biomechanics.

🔍 In focus groups with 21 women runners (ages 20–70) in Vancouver:
💬 Runners prioritised comfort, fit, and injury prevention.
👣 Many wanted a wider toe box, narrower heel, and more cushioning.
🤰 Women shared how shoe needs change during pregnancy, postpartum, and aging, with shifts toward stability and comfort over style.

The findings call for inclusive, evidence-based co-design of women-specific running shoes — made by and for women runners at every life stage.

Link to read the full open-access study: https://t.co/2ZbRJJYAjw

@SFURunLab @runnerphysio
#UnderTheSpotlight #WeAreBOSEM #WomenInSport #RunningResearch #SportsMedicine #RunningShoes #Biomechanics #GenderEquity #InjuryPrevention #SportScience #WomenWhoRun #OpenAccess

[SEPA @SEPA_National]

“If a shoe had been designed from a woman’s foot, would I be running without getting the injuries?”: running footwear needs and preferences of recreational and competitive women runners across the lifespan | BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine https://t.co/xpn3upNwYG

[Jason Fitzgerald @JasonFitz1]

Running Biomechanics PhD @runnerphysio talks about the way super shoes impacts your form on the Strength Running Podcast:

[SFU Run Lab @sfurunlab]

Do you identify as a woman? Do you partake in regular physical activity? We want your thoughts on breast discomfort during physical activity!
Please fill out our short survey to help inform better sports bra design! https://t.co/rvt3KIV8zF
Please share widely!

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️Are you a physically active woman aged 18–60? We want to hear from you!

Take our short survey on breast discomfort during physical activity to help improve support for women in sport and exercise. 📋

Take part here 👉 https://t.co/uvfctOmcgz

#WomenInSport #Research

[IFSPT @IntFSPT]

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📅 Apply by Aug 25!
📧[email protected]

[Camille Herron 🦸‍♀️ @runcamille]

Been geeking out on the 6 Day race data 🤓👟!

Up to 200K steps/day

111 hrs moving time/33hrs stop time

560+ mi = 11:53/mi moving pace

Slept ~1.5 hrs/day 😵‍💫

If I cut stop time in ½ = +66 mi → 627 mi 🤔. This is 3.6% off the men’s WR (645 mi).

How much can you suffer?

[John O'Connell @jdpoc]

Canada, we bloody love your low-effort genius. Very, er, English, if I may say so.

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

“We actually ended up using America’s favourite strategy against them,” said Connor McDavid. “I wanted the trophy, so I took it without asking them what they thought.” ❤️🇨🇦🏆

[Phil Pothen 🇨🇦 he/him @pothen]

THIS should have been Canada's honourary Captain.

[Thomas Juneau @thomasjuneau]

My condolences to Premier Trump of the losing province of the USA

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Canada’s flag being raised and the national anthem being sung in Boston. USA. 51st state…😂😂😂 11th province maybe? #4Nations

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Nuff said…

[Tyler Beauchesne @SensfleckTy]

Tonight is war people, never forget this iconic quote by Hayley Wickenheiser #4Nations

[Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 @SportsnetSpec]

This might be the biggest Canada-Russia game since ‘72!

[Ken Campbell @Ken_Campbell27]

I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever he wants. And while he's done a ton for Canadian hockey, making him the Honorary Captain for Team Canada for this game is just plain tone deaf.

[Chris Napier PT, PhD @runnerphysio]

Sid and I were just a couple of baby faces the last time a game of this magnitude was on the line. Hoping @S_Crosby87 and Team Canada can come up big again tonight! GO 🇨🇦 GO!!! #4Nations

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

A perfect representation of how tariffs work…

[Morgan Laidler 🇨🇦 @MorganLaidler]

Dear America,

We're not booing your hockey players.

We're not booing your country.

We're not even booing you.

We're booing your asshole of a president who keeps threatening our sovereignty for zero reason. Once he leaves us alone it'll stop.

Hope that clears it up for you.