Healthy Runner Podcast

Hip pain in runners is a common problem that Dr. Duane Scotti, host of the Healthy Runner podcast encounters and was one of the guest experts at the 2-Day Runner's Rapid Recovery Summit hosted by Dr. Christopher Segler from Doc On The Run. This replay is a recording of his session on Hip Pain in Runners is one you won't want to miss. Here is some of what we're going to cover: The top 3 most common causes of hip pain in runners. What exactly is the labrum and how does it get injured in runners? How does joint laxity or hip instability contribute to hip injuries? What is the number one indication that somebody has a tear of the labrum and should seek medical attention before continuing to run? Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website Part 1 video can be found on the Doc On The Run YouTube Channel here. Part 1 audio can be found on the Doc On The Run Podcast here.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the types of training out there? There are long runs, tempo miles, track intervals, hill repeats, and strength training! There is a way to train without running 20 hours a week to try and fit them all in so you don't have to quit your day job! In this episode, I cover how you can "periodize" your training and how you can plan out your running for 2021 for running wins and staying healthy along the way! Every elite runner out there uses periodization to their advantage so why shouldn't we as recreational runners? We will be discussing the very important and often overlooked principle of periodization or the training cycles of running. 2 previous blogs referred to in this episode: What 2020 Has Taught me: 6 Lessons Learned https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-2020-has-taught-me/ How Fast Should I Run I 3 Types of Runs https://sparkyourtraining.com/types-of-runs/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you had a challenging year in 2020? Unless you predicted the coronavirus and knew you wouldn't run many races this year, this year has been a crazy and unexpected roller coaster ride for you too! In this episode, I am going to share the lessons I learned during this crazy year that can help you hit your running goals in 2021! I will break down my 6 Lessons Learned during 2020 that relate to my life and business but also will share how they relate to our running too! Here is a sneak peak on those lessons: Stay away from negative energy Set boundaries Difference between expectations and goals Make a plan Set priorities Invest in yourself Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

What Is The Difference Between Yoga For Runners and Regular Yoga? What type of yoga should I focus on as a runner? In this episode, My friend Rachel Pelham Serafino from the Effortlessly Strong and Consistent Runner Facebook community is back and she is teaching us some actionable breathing techniques to help our running! Rachel also covers the answers to the following questions: What type of yoga is best for running or should I focus on as a runner? What is the difference between yoga for runners and regular yoga? Is Yoga or stretching better? What is the difference between stretching and yoga? Can yoga help with breathing? Should I do yoga at the same time that I'm training for a race? Can yoga help with endurance? Where would you start if you were a 100% beginner? How do I make yoga a habit? Connect with Rachel: Facebook Community: Effortlessly Strong and Consistent Runner Facebook: Rachel Pelham Serafino Instagram: @rachelruns_xo Facebook Business Page: @yogaforrunnersonline Website: www.yogaforrunners.online Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you ever been on a run and your foot starts hurting? Have you had that runners' high and felt great during a run but had 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 your run that just doesn't seem to go away? ⠀⠀ It's time to really understand why we get pain and if you will make your pain worse pushing through it during a run. In this episode, Dr. Jay Myerson and Dr. Jay Grimes are fellow physical therapists, educators, researchers and founders of Partners 4 Rehab Excellence. Jay and Jay educate us all about pain and why we feel it as runners. They also share some tips for how we can manage this pain response that we may be feeling during a run. They also cover the answers to the following questions: What is pain and what does it mean? Why do I hurt when I go for a run? Why does running hurt so much? Does running ever stop hurting? Why do some runners with knee arthritis hurt and others do not? What can I try not to focus on pain while running? Why do some runners with weak hip muscles have knee pain and others do not? What is your recommendation to runners who are running with pain? When should they push through and when should they scale back? Connect with Jay & Jay: Website: www.partners4rehab.com Instagram: @partners4rehab @jaymyersondpt @jaygrimespt Facebook:@partners4rehab Jay Myerson Jay Grimes Facebook Group: Healthy Moms & Dads Email: [email protected] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Should a Garmin watch be added to your holiday list? Today we have Stephanie Schultz, and Joe Heikes from Garmin to help educate us all about their products that help runners log all those miles this winter! Are you wondering… Are running watches worth it? What is the best watch for running? What to look for in a running watch? What does Garmin watch do? What is Garmin connect? What Garmin is best for running? In this episode, Stephanie and Joe are going to share with us some tips for improving your running by tracking your runs and workouts with Garmin watches and deciding what watch may be best for your needs. They also cover the answers to the following questions: Are running watches worth it? What are the benefits of running watches? What is the story behind Garmin? How was the company founded? Can you please give us the overall framework of the different Garmin products? What does a Garmin watch do? What is the best watch for running? What Garmin is best for running? How long do Garmin batteries last? How many years do Garmin watches last? Many of us are already using your watches, what are the special features that we probably are not aware of so we can take full advantage of its capabilities? Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Best exercises for running? What exercises you should do for running is the topic we cover in this episode! Have you wondered which exercise is best for running? Do you want to know what exercises make you run faster? What exercises to do instead of running? Get the answers to these questions and learn about the Brand NEW Healthy Runner Strength Program: Level 1 Jump Training for runners: https://youtu.be/Woeuf17JQBM How to activate your side hip muscles: https://youtu.be/-TxU0Rg4hv8 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a fair-weather runner? Are you wondering how to run in the winter? Is it bad for you to run in the cold? Are you wondering what to wear when running in the cold? In this episode, we learn about how to stay healthy and running through the winter and during COVID-19 with run coach Mary Johnson from Lift Run Perform. Mary is a run coach who helps runners embrace & find joy in the process and has a passion for helping runners stay strong so they can run faster and perform better! Mary and I chat about tips for running in the cold so we can stay healthy this winter and still be able to run despite the cold temperatures and the coronavirus pandemic. Here are just some of the questions that were answered during this episode: How have you been doing during this crazy time of COVID 2020? How have you modified your running or the running plans of the clients you work with? Is it bad for you to run in the cold? What should we wear when running in the cold? What are some winter running shoes? Is winter a good time to strength train? What is plyometric training for runners? How can runners stay motivated when it is dark and cold outside? Learn how to dress for the cold: https://youtu.be/jpkoHr69hp8 Connect with Mary at Lift Run Perform: Check out his amazing resource here: https://liftrunperform.com/ Instagram:@itsamarython @liftrunperform Website: https://liftrunperform.com/ Facebook: Lift Run Perform Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you wondering…Is it safe to run in the morning when it's dark? How do you run when it's dark? How do you stay safe in the dark? If you are a 5pm or 5 am runner (like myself) and want to learn about lights for running in the dark…then you need to have a listen to this episode to find out about some amazing running in the dark gear! In this episode, we learn about safety tips when running in the dark as well as why noxgear is a leader in developing running, walking and cycling visibility gear for both humans and dogs! **As a thank you for listening to this episode, Noxgear is providing you with a 35% off MSRP discount when you use your code HEALTHYRUNNER - Check out their website here! Don't Forget to check out the SPARK Healthy Runner 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up. For the YouTube video click here. Connect with Simon and Jamie at Noxgear: This week we are sponsored by our partner - Noxgear! Feel safe running in the dark with their amazing products like the tracer 360 that keeps me lit up during my 5:30am runs! Use the code HEALTHYRUNNER to get 35% off your purchase at checkout! Check out their website here! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Is running bad for your knees? Will I get arthritis from running? Are you new to running or considering starting to run and you have had knee pain in the past, are you wondering if you can safely run even if you are not a "runner"? Or have you been running for years now and are you becoming scared that you will develop arthritis? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing sports medicine expert Dr. Gene Tekmyster who may dispel some common myths about running being bad for your knees! In this value packed episode, we covered: - The truth about running and it being bad for your knees - Is running bad for your joints? Is running actually bad for your knees? - Will continuing to run cause me pain and will I develop arthritis? - If you have had knee pain in the past, and you are not a "runner" can you still run? - Cross-training, importance of non-specialization and multisport - Treatment of knee arthritis including physical therapy, injections, and surgery - Tips for the aging runner with regard to moderation, training, rest, recovery and strength training - Return to running after knee injury or surgery Don't Forget to check out the SPARK Healthy Runner 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up. For the YouTube video click here. Here are some references Dr. Tekmyster referred to in the episode: Effects of running and walking on osteoarthritis and hip replacement risk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23377837/ Why don't most runners get knee osteoarthritis? A case for per-unit-distance loads https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24042311/ The Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28504066/ Connect with Dr. Gene Tekmyster: Check out his amazing resource here: https://southbayspinedoc.com/ Twitter: @GTekmyster Instagram: @drgenetekmyster Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Foot and ankle injuries can perhaps be some of the most debilitating injuries…😡 👇👇 Not only do they shut you down from running, they also can shut you down from being able to function in your regular daily activities. They can also take a long time to get over, as you have likely experienced… But, here's the great news...They don't have to!!! Many runners use "band-aids" as their fix for foot and ankle injuries - change shoes, purchase orthotics, ice, stretching, and all sorts of other fads out there. And if they have done some strengthening, it often hasn't worked either...because they are likely strengthening the wrong areas. Does this sound familiar to your story? 🤔 In this episode, we are going to be covering: What is Plantar Fasciitis How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis (what are the symptoms) What causes plantar fasciitis How long does it take for plantar fasciitis to go away What is the best treatment for plantar fasciitis What is the best exercise for plantar fasciitis? How do we prevent it from starting or coming back? Get the Ultimate Plantar Fasciitis Guide For Runners containing all the bonus videos from this episode here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/footpain/buy Don't Forget to check out the SPARK Healthy Runner 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up. For the YouTube video click here. Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you ever thought what it would be like to run across the country? Do you like to hear about amazing running stories? Listen in to hear how Shan runs across America to end hunger during COVID. Shan Riggs is a competitive ultra marathon runner and is running across the country to raise awareness for food insecurity in America. In this episode, we catch up with Shan ⅔ of the way through his journey and he is going to tell us why he decided to take on this challenge and share some of the stories he has had along the way running across America! We learn about: What is Foodshare How long does it take to run across America What is the journey to running across the country What area of the country has been the toughest and most interesting to run through Is running across the country painful Recovery tips for running How best to fuel for running every day I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! If you'd like to find out more about the run or support Shan please visit https://www.shanrunsacrossamerica.com Connect with Shan & Callie: Instagram: @shanriggs2100 Instagram: @callie_fornia Facebook: Shan Riggs Don't Forget to check out the SPARK Healthy Runner 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up. For the YouTube video click here. Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you wondered how to run faster? Are you curious about what you can change up in your training routine to run your fastest half marathon in years? This week I give you my top 10 tips on what to do as a runner to make your training and race preparation the best it can be. These are the 10 actionable strategies that got me my fastest half marathon in 4 years! The best thing is you can implement these yourself to continue moving forward in your running fitness so you can feel good about yourself again (even though winter 🥶 is coming and we still have a pandemic) In this episode, I touch upon - nutrition, strength training, speed training and so much more! I also mention our newest Healthy Runner Warm Up which is linked below! For the 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up to do before your running YouTube video click here Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Did you just finish a marathon or half marathon? Are you wondering what to do after your race to speed up recovery? In this episode we are covering marathon and half marathon recovery tips! I answer common questions like: Can I run the day after a half marathon? How long should you rest after a marathon? When to start running after a marathon? These post-race recovery tips will be covered in 3 distinct phases: Immediately after your race Day of your race Days following your race Following these tips will ensure you bounce back quicker with less soreness and get back to doing what you love again...running! For the 5 Minute Dynamic Warm Up to do before your running YouTube video click here For the resource on soft tissue care and recovery that I mentioned during the episode click here For the previous blog and resource on UCAN electrolytes and fueling for your run click here Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

In this episode I cover a Live Q & A within our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Here are just some of the running injury questions that were answered during this episode but there is so much more gold that you will be able to take with you in staying healthy as a runner! What are some great running injury prevention tips? How do I solve hamstring pain with running? How to prevent shin pain when running? How do I stop my calves from hurting when I run? What is the fastest way to heal posterior tibial tendonitis? Will plantar fasciitis go away If you would like a more specific answer to your running injury question, let's jump on a call to see if you are a good fit for the 1- on- 1 in person or virtual running injury services I help runners with on a daily basis. Click this link to inquire about availability & cost. Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you been injured and thought to yourself...I should just stop running? As an injured runner you may have been told to stop running and rest in order to get rid of your pain. Well meaning doctors are just trying to make you feel better and get rid of your running injury. However, this could be a recipe for preventing you from getting back to the sport you love! In this episode I will break down 3 reasons to not stop running when you have a running injury. Wondering what those are? Tune into the episode and learn why and how I help runners heal from their injuries without being told to stop running! If you are still worried that you may do more damage continuing to run with an injury, click this previously published blog article https://sparkyourtraining.com/should-i-stop-running-if-i-have-an-injury/ to learn about the 4 serious running injuries to never push through that will require you to stop running. Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

🤔 Have you ever been to a medical professional for an injury and you are told to just stop running? Have you had to give up running because you were struggling with pain? Were you starting to think it is just "par for the course" that running will cause pain? In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Doc On The Run podcast host, Dr. Christopher Segler! Dr. Segler is not only an award winning foot and ankle surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) but he is a 15- time Ironman finisher, 50 miler finisher, and an avid runner! Dr. Segler shared with us why runners like you should be treated differently as well as the answers to these common running injury problems: ✅ Why standards of care that medical practitioners are taught may differ for you as a runner ✅ Why does plantar fasciitis go so wrong in runners ✅ When can you run with a metatarsal stress fracture ✅ How reliable are x-rays and MRI's are in helping injured runners decide when to run ✅ What are the biggest mistakes injured runners make in the recovery process Thanks for hanging out and listening to the interview with Doc On The Run, Dr. Christopher Segler and Dr. Duane Scotti of the Healthy Runner Podcast! As we mentioned during the interview, just for hanging out with us, we've got a special bonus for you. The Runner's Rapid Recovery Journal… It will help you recognize all of the little things you were doing in training, that you stopped doing when you got injured. It will help you figure out what you can do differently to get past an overtraining injury so you can get back to running as quickly as possible. You can purchase it directly for $47, but we're giving it to you FREE just for listening to the Healthy Runner Podcast interview with Doc On The Run! Just go to https://www.docontherun.com/healthyrunner/ and let us know where I can send it. Connect with Dr. Christopher Segler on Doc On The Run: Check out his amazing resource here: http://www.docontherun.com/ Email: [email protected] Podcast: Doc On The Run Podcast Twitter: @myrunningdoc Instagram: @docontherun Facebook: @DocOnTheRunSanFranciscoPodiatryHouseCalls Doc On the Run Podcast on iTunes Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Double dose jam packed inspiring episode here with not 1, but 2 guests to talk to you about a very important topic! I was fortunate enough to hear Nicole Ver Kuilen's amazing journey and story first hand and how she started a non-profit advocacy organization, Forrest Stump, with the mission of promoting equitable access to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. In this episode I sit down with Nicole and triathlon coach Doug Levens from Gaylord Sports Performance Associations's paratriathlon team and Nutmeg Youth Triathlon Team. You will hear some pretty inspiring stories from athletes with amputations, visual impairments, spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular disorders. Despite what you may believe, this is not what "disables" them. They are disabled by the outdated, discriminatory healthcare policies that deny us access to an active, healthy life. ⠀⠀⠀ We hope these stories will help you understand and be "inspired" in a new way... an inspiration that compels you to recognize your own mobility and take action in the fight for justice and equality for all. Forrest Stump recently launched a national campaign called #WeJustFeltLikeRunning and petition to Congress for the rights of Americans with disabilities to exercise. Find out more and take action here: www.ForrestStump.org/Take-Action Connect with Nicole Ver Kuilen at Forrest Stump: Check out the amazing work they do here: http://www.forreststump.org/ Facebook: @RunForrestStump Instagram: @runforreststump Help us fight for the rights of individuals with disabilities to exercise! Join Forrest Stump's national advocacy campaign for disability rights called #WeJustFeltLikeRunning. Sign our petition and register for our race to deliver it to Congress on October 3rd. Connect with Coach Doug Levens: Email: [email protected] Gaylord Sports Association Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you get stiff and achy knees with running? Does your knee cap pain get worse when you go up and down stairs or when you try to do squats? Are you wondering if you'll be able to run without knee pain again? We flip the roles for today's episode. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the RunBuzz Podcast and had the opportunity to share my knowledge on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, otherwise known as "Runner's Knee" In this episode we share with you an explanation of what Runner's Knee is, who is most likely to experience it, what causes it, prevention tips, and how you can kick it to the curb and get back to running at your best! 💪 Duane and Steve also talk about: - Do you need an MRI to properly diagnose your knee pain? - What medical provider should you book an appointment with in order to start feeling better today - Should you wear a knee brace when you run? - The best exercises to do to get rid of your knee pain This deep dive episode on Runner's Knee will provide you the knowledge to begin to train smarter and prevent your knee pain from coming back! I hope it gives you a tip or two that you can add to your healthy runner toolkit! Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode and I hope it helped to give you some good information on this extremely common running issue! Connect with Coach Steve Carmichael at RunBuzz: Website: https://runbuzz.com/ Instagram: @runbuzz Facebook: @runbuzzcommunity Twitter: @runbuzz Youtube: RunBuzz Running Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you struggling to start running or staying consistent with your training? Has life thrown you a couple of curve balls? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with running coach and personal trainer, Scott Richardson. Scott will share how he overcame alcoholism and drug addiction, divorce, obesity, and then kicked cancer to the curb 😱 ⠀⠀⠀ 🔥 How he got into running with triathlon training and he became a 2x Ironman 🏆 ⠀⠀⠀ 🔥 and how he found his purpose which led to his transformation and the change he needed to live a healthier life 💪 ⠀⠀⠀ I am sure you will gain a tip or two and the motivation you need to keep moving forward 🤨 during this challenging time of COVID. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode and I hope it helps you stay active and running even if life throws you a couple of curve balls! Check out more of Scott's story in this article: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Blogs/My-Story/2018/March/27/In-Changing-We-Find-Purpose Connect with Coach Scott Richardson at New Freedom Fitness: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @icemanbn1 Facebook: @newfreedomfitness Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you ever felt pain in your foot and wondered if you have a stress fracture? ⠀⠀⠀ 🤔 Do you want to know how to tell if you have a stress fracture? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, runner, and triathlete, Dr. Elizabeth Bondi, DPM from Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists. Dr. Bondi provided a ton of value educating us on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prevention and how we can get back to running after a stress fracture. All of the following questions are answered and so much more! - What is a stress reaction or stress fracture? - What causes a stress fracture? - How do I know if I have stress fracture? - How to diagnose a stress fracture in the foot? - Can you run on a stress fracture? - How long do stress fractures take to heal? - What happens if a stress fracture is left untreated? - What exercise can I do with a stress fracture in my foot? Thank you for taking the time to listen to this epidsode and I hope it helps you stay active and running without ever suffering a stress fracture! Connect with Dr. Bondi at Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @northern_illnois_foot_ankle Facebook: @illinoisfoot Website: https://illinoisfoot.com YouTube: @foot&Anklepros Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you want to know how you can manage the busy life of being a mom and still find time for your health and your run?🏃‍♀️ Do you have mom guilt when trying to fit in running with your busy schedule? In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with LaToya Felton who kept it real on how and why you need to ditch mom guilt for the benefit of your kids! LaToya shares some tips as a busy working mom of active children to help keep you strong and healthy as a runner without feeling guilty. I hope these tips help you and thank you for listening to this episode! Connect with LaToya: Facebook: Latoya Felton Instagram: @llf423 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you want to know what you should do before a 5k race? Do you know what the best way to prepare for a half marathon is? In this episode, those questions will be answered! I had the pleasure of talking with running coach, Cat Aniballi! She is so passionate about running and she will be sharing her own running secrets with you! She also shares information about the Wallingford Fishbein/YMCA Community 2020 Roadrace! You get 2 running coaches sharing our top 3 can't miss tips that you can implement into your next 5k or half marathon! Whether the race is in person, or virtual, these tips will be beneficial! Connect with Cat: Facebook: Cat Aniballi Instagram: @hookoffthejab For more information on the Wallingford/Fishbein YMCA Community Roadrace: https://www.wallingfordymca.org/events/roadrace/?fbclid=IwAR3eUSWcjZmNRmqdw3xd1dwbjyOKjUyVlMsHWIj-xaRb2FrcGugTo7EbNK8 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you ever bonked on a race and want to know how to avoid GI problems with running? Do you want to know what causes fatigue with running? Would you like more energy for your runs? UCAN have energy for running and you don't have to bonk during your next event. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Bach, Director of Endurance Athletics at UCAN and he shared his own personal experience as Ironman champion and the origin story of the brand and products you know so well! In this episode, Matt shares with you: - What gives us energy for running? - What causes fatigue when running or hitting the wall? - What does running do to your stomach? - How do we avoid GI problems while running? - What is UCAN and where did superstarch come from? - What is different about superstarch? - The role of electrolytes in the "energy equation" - How Matt got rid of his injuries with physical therapy and strengthening exercises. For more information on how to properly fuel for your runs connect with Matt and UCAN: Website: https://ucan.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GenUCAN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenUCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genucan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenUCAN Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

It is the dog days of summer 🥵 and we are currently running through the hottest part of the year and wanted to help you conquer running outside in the summer! 🤔 Have you every thought to yourself …what temperature is too hot to run? Or do you want to know how to prepare to run in hot weather and continue your training despite the high temperatures? Then this episode is for you!! Stephanie Blozy is a former Meteorologist and owner of Fleet Feet West Hartford and was our special guest to drop some knowledge about running in the heat and humidity during the summer. In this episode, Stephanie shares the answers to the following questions and then some! Why is it so hard to run in the heat? Is it dangerous to run in extreme heat? What are the benefits of running in hot weather? How do you prepare to run in hot weather? What do you wear to run in hot weather? I hope you enjoy the interview! Thank you for watching. This is a jam packed episode with many actionable tips for your summer runs, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Connect with Stephanie at Fleet Feet in West Hartford: Instagram @fleetfeetwesthartford Check out the Fleet Feet website Like their Facebook Page @fleetfeetwesthartford Send an email: [email protected] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkyourtraining.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you want to know how to fuel and hydrate 💦 properly before you run your first virtual half marathon? Have you struggled with hitting the wall 🥵 during your previous races? Then this episode is for you!! Mike Mathewson from Crank Sports was our special guest and dropped some knowledge about running fuel and hydration. In this episode, Mike shares the answers to the following questions and then some! 1. What is the different between simple sugars and complex carbohydrates? 2. What is the best way to fuel for running? In terms of improving performance? Bars? Gels? Chews? Drinks? Fruit? 3. How much water should I drink with energy gels? 4. How many gels should I take during a half marathon? 5. How to stay hydrated while running long distances? 6. How do I know if I am dehydrated before a run? This is a science packed episode with many actionable tips for your long run, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Connect with Mike and Crank Sports: Instagram @cranksports Twitter @CrankSports YouTube @cranksports Check out his crank sports website Like his Facebook Page @cranksports Send an email: [email protected] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you have a plan when you head out the door to go for a run?...🤔 Are you wondering…how fast should I run? SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT and wanted to help you as a beginner or advanced runner stay healthy by training smart with proper progression. Specifically, knowing how fast you should run by learning the 3 types of runs to stay running injury free! In this video, Coach & Physical Therapist Dr. Duane Scotti shares with you: What is base training? What is conversation pace running? What is a tempo run? How do I do interval runs? All this and more breaking down the benefits and risks of different running workouts with the goal of staying healthy because if you are injured then you can't run! For more information on training smart with proper progression check out this article and video: https://sparkyourtraining.com/training-tips/ I hope they help you stay healthy doing what YOU love 💙 Click Here to learn more about the Healthy Runner 1-on-1 Coaching program that I mentioned in the episode. Click Here for the LIVE video of this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/N7i0fec7YWw Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you get that stubborn pain at the top of your hamstring right where it connects to your "sit bone"? This could be a dull achy pain that gets worse after your runs or sitting for a long period of time during your work day or a long car ride. Have you thought…will it ever go away? Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain just doesn't go away? SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT and wanted to help you as a runner become stronger with specific strength training on how to fix hamstring tendon pain. In this episode Dr. Duane Scotti talks about what you need to know about Hamstring pain in runners. 1. What is high hamstring tendonitis or butt pain in runners? 2. Why you shouldn't be stretching your hamstrings! 3. The best exercises for your hamstrings to help your body be more resilient with your running and prevent future injuries. Click here for the Definitive Hamstring Guide for Runners with all the bonus videos we talked about in this episode: https://sparkyourtraining.com/hamstring/ Click here for the LIVE video of this episode showing you the anatomy that we talked about during the episode: https://youtu.be/XU3N9kHoTFM Get more info on soft tissue care for runners here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/muscle-care/ How to foam roll your hamstrings: https://youtu.be/YZFuobpR_kU Loading exercises for your hamstrings (single leg bridge and nordic hamstring curl): https://youtu.be/E1MsflyqbMA More loading and progression exercises for hamstring strengthening: https://youtu.be/zsv7dhCVL_0 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

You don't have tight hamstrings...and if you do it is not the reason why you have hamstring pain! We flip the roles for today's episode. I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the Strength Running Podcast and had the opportunity to share my knowledge on hamstring tendon pain (butt pain). In this episode we get down to the root cause of hamstring injuries, how to strength them, prevention advice, as well as dispel some common myths about rehabbing hamstring injuries. Duane and Jason also talk about: • Why runners with hamstring issues should think twice about pool running • Can heavy shoes impact your hamstring health? • The most effective hamstring exercises for runners • When runners can use NSAIDS and when to avoid them This deep dive episode on high hamstring tendon pain will provide you the knowledge to begin to train smarter and prevent your hamstring pain from coming back! I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a frustrated runner that keeps getting injured?...😫 Do you think you would never be able to run 13.1 miles because you don't have the body to be a runner? My wife thought the same thing so I figured I would bring her on the show to share her story and experience doing her first half marathon and our first runDisney experience (the only in person race we did in 2020) before the pandemic. Deb shares how she felt before beginning to train for a half marathon and how she overcame her hamstring injury. We integrate the principles of "training to run" with Deb's real life story. We also chatted about the importance of progressing exercises with your training. Last but certainly not least you will hear my youngest daughter Gabby make her first appearance on the podcast I hope this true case story helps you realize that there are solutions to your pain and that you can run a half marathon (even if you don't think you are a runner). Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Why do I keep getting injured running? Have you wondered this before or want to know how running injuries can be prevented? Extremely grateful to have running coach Jason Fitzgerald from Strength Running on the show to provide you a coach's perspective on injury prevention. Jason shares a wealth of knowledge answering the following questions and he even shared his #1 top exercise for injury prevention! 1. How do you define injury prevention for running? 2. Why do you think it is important for runners to prioritize injury prevention into their training? 3. Where does strength training for runners fit into the injury prevention picture? 4. How many times a week should a runner do strength training? 5. What are some of your favorite running injury prevention exercises? 6. Do you have any strength training workouts specific to trail running or are the strength programs you create and recommend the same as our road runners? 7. How much does running technique contribute to injury prevention and do you work on these with the runners you work with on a 1-on-1 basis. If so, what are your thoughts on gait retraining with running? This is jam packed episode with many golden nuggets revealed, I hope you enjoy the episode and as always thank you for listening! Helping You Stay Healthy Doing what YOU Love 💙 🏃🏻‍♀️ Health for Runners BY Runners 🏃🏻‍♂️ SPARK Physical Therapy is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT. This episode in addition to the previous podcast episodes can serve as a guide to keeping you healthy and running! ⚡️𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 We Help Active Adults Be Able To Run Without Aches and Pains So You Can Feel Good About Yourself Again… [Even If You Don't Consider Yourself A Runner] Connect with Jason: Instagram @jasonfitz Check out his Strength Running website Listen To The Strength Running Podcast Like his Facebook Page @strengthrunning Send an email: [email protected] Connect with Duane: Instagram @sparkhealthyrunner YouTube Channel- Subscribe To Get The latest Running Tip Join the Facebook Group Like the Facebook Page Send Me A Facebook Message Blog For Runners Inquire About Individualized Running Evaluation (virtual or in person) [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Website

[DOWNLOAD] A Runner's Guide to Conquering IT Band Syndrome Do you get that stubborn pain on the outside of your knee with running especially going up hills? This could be sharp at times and causes you to stop in your tracks and walk. Have you thought…will IT band syndrome ever go away? Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain stops you in your tracks? In this episode Dr. Duane Scotti educates you on what you need to know about ITB syndrome in runners. In this episode, Duane shares with you the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention to help with iliotibial band syndrome in runners. If you follow these running tips and exercises you will build a body that is more resilient with your running and prevent future injuries. Get all the exercises mentioned in this episode within this e-book! I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you been struggling to motivate yourself to prioritize nutrition during this stressful time?... Are you wondering how to recreate structure or reestablish your mealtimes during your day when working from home? In this episode we are talking all things nutrition with Julia Werth who is a runner and registered dietitian and has a passion for helping you repair your relationship with food, exercise, and fuel for success! She is also the owner of Werth Your While Nutrition and the host of the Life with ED podcast. Julia answers the following questions and so much more! 1. How do I recreate structure/ reestablish mealtimes in my day when I work at home? 2. How do I motivate myself to prioritize nutrition during this stressful time? 3. How do I seek help or treatment during COVID-19? 4. What is the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist? 5. What foods are good for running? 6. Should I eat before I run? 7. How do you tell if someone has an eating disorder? 8. How to talk about food with a teenage daughter? Click here to get the full blog article from this episode! I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Connect with Julia: Instagram @werthyourwhile Check out her website Listen To The Life With ED Podcast Like her Facebook Page Send an email: [email protected] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

How can you turn COVID on its head? 🤔… Have you been struggling to get your motivation back to be consistent for your runs? Have you been running because you need that stress relief (and time away from your kids) but you are running through pain?… In this episode, we are going to be sharing with you 2 actionable strategies you can do to help you run through COVID and turn it on its head even if our in person races are cancelled!...AND if you stay until the end you will hear A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on how we are going to help our local running community!!! We talk about the details of the... 1. SPARK Fitness Program providing strength training for runners during COVID 2. SPARK your Sole Virtual Race Series to keep you motivated and running this summer Lisa Tatum is a runner, triathlete, and a 4x ironman!!!! She is also the owner of Lift Your Sole- which provides running, fitness and inspirational jewelry, clothing, and accessories. Lisa and I cover how we as runners can stay motivated this summer to continue our runs even if we don't have in person races. Want in on our last month of SPARK Fitness goodness to get stronger and healthier in June? simply text "SPARK FITNESS" to (203) 376-6514 Click here to get the full blog article from this episode! I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Connect with Lisa: Instagram @liftyoursole_ Check out her website Send an email: [email protected] Like her Facebook Page Check out on Pinterest Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you ever been on a run and wondered 🤔… Why does the front of my leg hurt when I run? Were you thinking to yourself 💭 [should I run through shin pain?]… This can be common for new runners just starting out or can occur in experienced runners who are really stepping up their training with heavy duty mileage or adding in lots of speedwork. Brodie Sharpe is a physiotherapist with The Breakthrough Running Clinic and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the the causes, treatment, recovery, and prevention of shin splints so you can finally get rid of them once and for all!. These are the questions Brodie addresses during the interview: 1. What are shin splints? 2. What causes shin splints to occur? 3. If I was a runner who had shin splints, should I run through shin pain? 4. How do we fix shin splints? What is the best treatment or how do I get back to running with shin splints? 5. How can we prevent shin pain from coming back? I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Connect with Brodie: Instagram @brodie.sharpe Join his Facebook Group Check out his website Send an email Like his Facebook Page Check out his podcast Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Does adding yoga into your running make you a faster runner? Rachel Pelham Serafino is a yoga instructor at Running Asana and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the physical 💪 and mental 🧠 benefits that you will see as a runner. Finally she gives us as runners tips on how we can balance ☯️ yoga with our running. These are the questions Rachel addresses during the interview: 1. Isn't yoga just stretching? [I already do that and I don't have time for more] What is Yoga? 2. Is yoga good for running? What are the physical and mental benefits that I'll see as a runner? 3. Does yoga help you run faster? 4. There's so many types of yoga, it's overwhelming. How do I know what type of yoga is best for runners? 5. How do I balance yoga and running? I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Connect with Rachel at Running Asana: Website: https://www.runningasana.com/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: Running Asana Facebook Group: Running Asana Community Instagram: @rachelruns_xo @running_asana Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you starting to walk, jog, or run because your gym is closed or your other hobbies and activities are closed during COVID-19? During this live interview with Catrina Aniballi, Duane and Catrina answer some common questions and provide 5 tips for runners to get started right after they listen to this episode. In this episode we cover the equipment you need to start including running shoes, clothing, or gear as well as what is the most important thing you need to get started right away! Many running training, mindset, and practical tips were shared to help get you start to run today as a beginner! I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Connect with Catrina: Facebook: @cataniballi Instagram: @hookoffthejab Email: [email protected] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

👟 Are you new to running during this coronavirus crisis or have you been running for years but are not sure if you are in the right shoe, how to properly care for you shoes, or even when you should replace them? I was lucky enough to bring Matt Santillo, running shoe expert from Woodbridge Running Company on the show to answer some common questions that many beginner and advanced runners have such as... ✔️ How much wear/life can I expect from my shoes? ✔️ How do I know if I need a new pair of shoes? ✔️ Is it alright to put my running shoes in the washing machine to clean them? These questions answered and many more! Matt is a wealth of knowledge and I know you will take away some pearls that will help you with your running. Matt has helped me personally for many years and it was a special treat to share all his knowledge with our Healthy Runner community! Click here to get the full blog article with bonus videos from this episode! Connect with Matt Santillo: Woodbridge Running Company: (203) 387-8704 http://www.woodbridgerunningcompany.com/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: @WoodbridgeRunningCo https://www.facebook.com/WoodbridgeRunningCo/ Instragram: @woodbridgerunningco https://www.instagram.com/woodbridgerunningco/ I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a runner who has had your spring race cancelled or delayed and you are struggling to get your running mojo back? In this episode we are talking about how to run and train safely during this COVID-19 crisis with our Special Guest, Steve Carmichael who is founder of Runbuzz Pacebuilders online run coaching and running community as well as the host of the Runbuzz podcast. In this episode within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group, Steve shares running tips for the following questions: 1. What are some things runners can or should be doing to continue to train in a safe manner? 2. What are some things runners can work on if their race has been cancelled or delayed? How can runners adjust to the situation we find ourselves in? 3. How can we stay motivated to run when many of us find so much disruption in our lives from being physically isolated or job loss. Connect with Steve at Runbuzz to get access to training plans, run coaching and access to 100's of blog posts and podcast episodes covering topics in running, training, strength training, nutrition for runners, fitness mindset, runner lifestyle topics and more: Check out the Runbuzz full training plans: https://runbuzz.com Facebook: Runbuzz group Instagram: @runbuzz YouTube: runbuzz ⚡️𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 We Help Active Adults Be Able To Run Without Aches and Pains So You Can Feel Good About Yourself Again… [Even If You Are Stuck Inside During A Pandemic] Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Is Your Back Aching Now More Than Ever? 🤔 Do you have a stiff achy back when you get out of bed in the morning? Are you working at your dining room table and wish you had your office chair at home? 💻 Is working on your laptop on your couch during COVID-19 just not cutting it for 8 hours a day? Are you not able to sit in your favorite comfy chair 🛋 anymore because when you go to get out of it you feel like you are a 90 year old? 👉If you answered yes to any of these questions- Listen To This Episode For Your Solution! I understand your struggles because I have suffered this personally 🙋🏻‍♂️ and I made some significant changes since working from home during this coronavirus crisis that has helped tremendously. In This Episode: What causes Back Pain? How Do We Fix Back Pain? Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you been worried about your health or the health of your loved one's during this whole COVID crisis we are going through? In this episode we are talking about how we cope with this new world we live in during COVID with our Special Guest, Irene Bosco who is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist at Nutmeg Counseling Services in North Haven, Connecticut. Irene is a runner herself and has over 20 years of clinical experience as a clinician and also has passion for helping runners overcome mental hurdles, mental blocks, and becoming healthier as it relates to mental wellness. However, she is dealing with a new challenge today helping so many clients cope with this new world we find ourselves in. In this episode, Irene is answering these common questions she is getting each and every day in her practice: In this episode, Irene is answering these common questions she is getting each and every day in her practice: How do I deal with all the worry I have that I will get the virus or someone I love will become sick? How do I stay connected with my loved ones during social distancing? How do I continue doing the things I love like exercising when my life is turned upside down? Connect with Irene: Facebook: Nutmeg Counseling Services, LLC Website: www.nutmegcounseling.com Instagram: @ibbosco73 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a parent who is feeling like you are juggling 3 jobs right now? Employee, mom, and teacher 24/7? Are you struggling to keep your children active right now?...😩 Are you wondering what the best practices are to motivate your children to stay active during this coronavirus isolation? I know this is going on in my house and I had the pleasure of interviewing my cousin who is an expert in this area. In this episode we are talking about how we can help and keep our children active during this crisis with our special guest, Brett Yarris who is founder and instructor at BioKinetiX a movement company in New Canaan, Connecticut. Brett is a movement behavior specialist with a specialty in helping children with special needs stay active and fit as well as coaching and training collegiate and professional athletes. He has a passion for helping his clients live an active and healthy lifestyle. Using the techniques of applied behavior analysis, Brett is able to decrease challenging behaviors while reinforcing correct and healthy movement patterns. Brett covers 3 things every parent should know during this time: Where should we fit exercise into my children's schedule? Should we exercise with them or be more like a coach? How do we motivate them to be active? Also, here is the link to the Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises I mentioned in the episode. I hope it helps you stay healthy and provides you guidance with muscle recovery. https://youtu.be/WRa7uXPoaXo Connect with Brett: Twitter: @MWMTbx_Coach Instagram: @mvmtbx_coach Website: https://biokinetix.fitness/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

How do we stay active and fit with COVID-19?...3 Tips I Learned This Past Week We Are LIVE within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group!!! Let's Add A SPARK To This Mayhem!👇 😧 "I feel so out of control and with all the chaos going on in my house" ... how do I stay fit without going to the gym?!" Have you thought this? I know I have! Personally I've had this issue this past week trying to balance life, family, work, and staying active. We all had big goals for 2020 and spring races, now that the plan has changed we can't let ourselves dip into a place we don't want to go! Click this link to get the guidance you need to solve your fitness worries during this difficult time! https://sparkyourtraining.com/onlinefitness/ We are going to persevere together…and come out stronger 💪 on the other end of this TOGETHER. Click this link to get the full show notes and Blog Post providing these 3 tips in the episode! https://sparkyourtraining.com/home-workout-3-tips/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

I am taking this COVID-19 social distancing situation as a way to take lemons and make lemonade. "Every single thing you go through is designed to GROW you. Every experience made you WHO YOU ARE TODAY." I am taking this as an opportunity to serve EVEN MORE of you! To help you STAY ACTIVE, STAY HEALTHY & Improve YOUR IMMUNITY (and mental sanity) During this crisis TOGETHER! 📍 That is why I have created the SPARK Online Fitness Community. To help you continue to move forward 🔜 in your health when most people are retracting with unhealthy snacks and Netflix/ Disney+ binging. We are going to persevere together…and come out stronger on the other end of this TOGETHER 💯 I will still continue to see my private clients at SPARK Physical Therapy virtually to help them continue to move forward, but this is an opportunity for all of us to work together. What You Get By Signing Up... 1) Access to a community of people who are after the same thing...to stay active, get fit, and further improve their life (and mental wellbeing). 2) 3 weekly LIVE and recorded workouts 🏋🏻‍♂️ (for those not able to make the LIVE workouts via ZOOM that will be streamed to our private SPARK Fitness Facebook Group). 3) Engage in a virtual community of people in a world where everyone is socially distant. 4) Q & A with me 🙋🏻‍♂️, Dr. Duane Scotti (and maybe some other special guests) about any of your fitness roadblocks and goals. Here is the best part…it is only $30/month ...and you can do it in the comfort and safety of your own home! It doesn't matter if you're new to fitness, been working out on and off as a weekend warrior, or are a dedicated gym goer and runner 🏃🏻‍♀️...this program is for you. To join this community click the link below 👇 Join Our SPARK Online Fitness Program Here- https://sparkyourtraining.com/onlinefitness/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

🤔 What Can I Help You With During These Uncertain Times 🤷🏻‍♂️...? 👇👇👇 Are you in need of "Mental Relief" and need to exercise during this time of social distancing like me! 🏃🏻‍♂️ Are you a runner who wants to stay healthy now more than ever for the benefits of your immune system while we try and prevent the spread of this virus 🦠 What problems are you facing right now with COVID-19 all around and staying active and healthy? In this impromptu episode on the Healthy Runner Podcast we addressed LIVE questions that can help you during this time of uncertainty with social distancing. A Few Questions That Were Asked On The Live Episode Within Our Healthy Runner Facebook Group: ✔️ If we are federally quarantined…can we still run outside? ✔️ If the target race is canceled or postponed, should we continue our training plan or hold off and pick up later? ✔️ Since the gym is closed and I can't take spin or other classes…can I run more or is that asking for trouble? ✔️ I am transitioning from running on the treadmill to outside now and I am feeling it, is there something I can do to strengthen my leg muscles? 👇 Leave other questions in the comments in the Healthy Runner Facebook group and I try my best to navigate these unchartered waters 🥺 👉Share your running story. Tag @sparkyourtraining or #healthyrunner Stay active, stay healthy, and just keep running during these troubling times 👊 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you new to running and are someone who just goes out there as hard as you can each and every run? Or are you someone who always gets injured every time you try to train for a race…😩? I know I have been there in my 49 road races and 21 half marathons to date. In this episode I am going to cover 5 training tips that will help you either start to run or train smarter so you don't have to stop running along the way due to suffering an injury 🏃🏻‍♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some common questions I hear often which include: ✔️ How often should I run? ✔️ How far should you run? ✔️ Should I do a run-walk method? Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you get tightness in your muscles or feel aches and pains during your running? 👇👇👇 Do you know you should be doing stretching exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? The specific tips that I am going to share are going to be the strategies (4 specific ways you can take care of your soft tissue or muscles) that will translate to helping you crush your running goals 🏃🏻‍♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some common questions I hear often which include: ✔️ Should I be foam rolling? ✔️ When is the best time to stretch? What types of stretching should I perform ✔️ Will stretching help prevent injuries? ✔️ What are those metal tools? What is Dry Needling? Get the full Blog Article with tons of bonus video content here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/muscle-care/ Foam Rolling Video For IT Band: https://youtu.be/dE8W76gyZy8 Foam Rolling Video For Calf Muscles: https://youtu.be/kFLoOUVK_70 Dynamic Warmup Video To Perform Before Your Run: https://youtu.be/CHEphvjXctM 10 Minute Static Stretch Routine After Your Run: https://youtu.be/chxbxdE4lOc Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Do you get lost in all the exercises shared out there on social media? Do you know you should be doing exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? In this episode we are going to cover the best exercises for you to do in order to get stronger, faster, and healthier as a runner. These exercises are going to be the specific exercises that will translate best to your specific activity of running. These are going to focus on exercises when your foot is on the ground and you are training on one leg (like you are when running) In this episode we cover: - Why train on 1 leg? - 5 benefits of this type of training - 3 specific examples of exercises that will allow you to train on 1 leg with your foot on the ground. Here are the videos of these exercises: Hip External Roatators ("taps & circles"): https://youtu.be/sggkv0mxEKA Gluteus Medius Muscle (Hip Drops): https://youtu.be/B-4Z_dvJ31k Reverse Lunge Into Single Leg Hold: https://youtu.be/G93_r9sD9NE Here is the Live Training I did on this topic in video form: https://youtu.be/F1yZ_gwIq5g Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

In this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about the second principle of the "SPARK blueprint"...jump training to run! Have you been frustrated that you should be training in order to run, but you're not sure what exactly you should be doing? We are here to answer your questions about jump training or what we call plyometric training! What we share in this episode, I didn't even get in PT school. This information on training your muscles plyometrically I got through various running continuing education courses in my career and I have implemented these exercises both personally and with hundreds of runners throughout the years. We talk about the benefits of adding jump training into your program and provide you with 3 specific benefits! Exercise video on Level 1 Plyometric Program: https://youtu.be/Woeuf17JQBM Get the Blog Article with all the exercise videos here - https://sparkyourtraining.com/jump-training-for-running/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://programs.sparkyourtraining.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkyourtraining Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkyourtraining.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Hey there, healthy runners! In this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about how to strengthen your muscles to train, to run. Have you been frustrated in the past that you've taken up running or you started a new training cycle and you just get injured and must stop? Well, we take a deep dive into our first principle of the SPARK blueprint, which is how to strength TRAIN to run! I share what I have learned through my journey as an adult onset runner over the past 8 years as well as working with hundreds of runners over my 16 year career as a sport physical therapist. These tips will cover how to TRAIN TO RUN…specifically strength training for you as a runner. In this episode we talk about: - Why strength training is important - 5 specific muscles that will help prevent injury and improve your performance as a runner! Get the Blog Article with all the videos of the exercises I mentioned during the episodes here - https://sparkyourtraining.com/strength-train-to-run/ Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster? Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program. Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry. Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. If you're interested in learning more, we've got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are. Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel [email protected] www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website