Dr. Richard Blagrove

Meet Richard Blagrove

Richard is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and the Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University. Richard’s research investigates the physiological factors that underpin performance in endurance running and how strength-training exercise can be used as a tool to improve the metabolic cost of running. He is also interested in health-related issues associated with endurance sports, particularly the consequences of problematic low energy availability on musculoskeletal health. Richard has been an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach since 2008 and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2009. Alongside his academic roles, he has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 15 years including several endurance runners who have competed and won medals at major international championships. He is also part of the exercise working group for the Royal Osteoporosis Society.