Dr Rich Blagrove
Reader in Applied Exercise Physiology and Athlete Performance
Areas of expertise
Strength and conditioning, endurance running physiology, prevention of overuse injuries, strength training for injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement in endurance athletes, energy availability and low energy availability in sport
Profile
Dr Rich Blagrove is an exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning specialist whose research focuses on improving endurance running performance and reducing injury risk. Rich provides expert commentary on improving running economy, bone health and rehabilitation through strength training, particularly in endurance athletes with low energy availability.
Richard is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and previously a Director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). He has also authored cornerstone texts including Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running and The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Rich Blagrove.