Healthy Runner Podcast
Dr. Duane Scotti hosts the Healthy Runner Podcast, sharing running tips and tools to help people get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury-free running. The show is aimed at dedicated runners, often-injured runners, and beginners who want to stay healthy and keep logging mental-clearing miles. Episodes focus on the six steps to growing as a runner: mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy. Dr. Scotti is a running physical therapist and run coach with over 20 years of experience in the rehab and running community.
Episodes
310. How to Race Your Best Marathon with Peter Bromka
FREE Marathon Training Guide: Train Smarter & Race Strong → Download Here You can be in the best shape of your life and still miss your marathon goal if you don't execute properly on race day. So how do you take months of training and turn that fitness into your best possible marathon? In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I sit down with 2:19 marathoner, running coach, and writer Peter
309. Tapering 101: How to Taper Before a Half Marathon or Marathon
FREE Marathon Training Guide: Train Smarter & Race Strong → Download Here Are you a few weeks away from your half marathon or marathon and suddenly wondering if you're running too little? Welcome to the taper crazies! After months of long runs, speed workouts, and strength training, reducing your training before race day can feel completely backwards. You may start wondering if you're losing fitn
308. Carb Loading Before a Marathon: What Most Runners Get Wrong with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
[Download] Nutrition Blueprint Are you carb loading correctly before your marathon, or could your nutrition strategy be setting you up to hit the dreaded wall at mile 20? If you think carb loading means eating a giant bowl of pasta the night before your race, you're not alone! But proper marathon carb loading involves much more than one big meal. In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr.
307. 3 Common Marathon Injuries: How to Treat Them Without Giving Up Running with Carolyn Coffin
What happens when your hamstring, IT band, or Achilles starts hurting in the middle of marathon training? Do you really need to stop running completely? Not necessarily! In Episode 307 of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm sharing an insightful conversation I had with Carolyn Coffin from the Inspired Soles Podcast about 3 of the most common injuries that can derail marathon training and what you can
306. How to Train for Disney Marathon Weekend: 5 Mistakes Runners Make with Coach Whitney LaCombe
Training for RunDisney? Download my FREE Ultimate RunDisney Training Playbook and learn how to train for the entire Disney experience…not just the miles 🏰🔋 Are you training for Disney Marathon Weekend like you would for any other marathon? That could be one of the biggest mistakes you make. Disney Marathon Weekend isn't just about covering 26.2 miles. Between the early wake-ups, standing in corra
305. What Jon Levitt Learned from 850,000 Runners About Running After 40
Have you ever wondered if you can keep running (not just through this season) but for the rest of your life? If you're over 40 and you've started questioning whether your body can keep up, this episode is for you. Joining me today is Jon Levitt, host of the popular For The Long Run podcast, where he's spent years interviewing some of the world's best runners, coaches, sports scientists, and resear
304. Disney Marathon Training: The Strength Work Most Runners Skip
Training for RunDisney? Download my FREE Ultimate RunDisney Training Playbook and learn how to train for the entire Disney experience…not just the miles 🏰🔋 Disney Marathon Weekend isn't just a marathon… it's one of the most unique endurance events you'll ever train for. Between miles on unforgiving concrete, long days walking through the parks, early morning wake-ups, and for many runners, back-to
303. Stop Stretching Your IT Band! Do This Instead to Finally Beat IT Band Syndrome
[Download] The IT Band Fix for Runners Have you been stretching your IT band every day… yet the pain on the outside of your knee keeps coming back? Here's the truth that surprises most runners: you can't actually stretch your IT band. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti, running physical therapist, running coach, and 8x marathoner, explains why the traditional "IT band stretch" isn't solving your p
302. Marathon Training Mistakes That Lead to Injury (With Jason Fitzgerald)
If you're training for a marathon, this episode could save you months of frustration and help you reach the starting line healthy and ready to perform your best. Joining me for his fourth appearance on the Healthy Runner Podcast is marathon coach Jason Fitzgerald, founder of Strength Running, USATF-certified coach, and 2:39 marathoner. Together, we answer some of the biggest questions marathon run
301. My First Ever Marathon DNF: What Every Runner Can Learn From It
Grab your FREE Ultimate Marathon Training Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong! Last week, I did something I never thought I would do. I stepped off the course at mile 13.1 of the Buffalo Marathon and recorded my first ever DNF. After completing seven marathons, I finally had a race that didn't go according to plan. But here's the crazy part... Just six days later, I found myself standing
300. Run Happy AND Get Faster: Why You Don't Need to Suffer to PR with Carolyn Coffin
Do you feel like every run needs to be hard in order to get faster? If so… that might be exactly why you're stuck. In this episode, I'm joined by run coach Carolyn Coffin to tackle one of the biggest myths in running: That you need to suffer through every workout to see results. We break down why "party pace" is that conversational, enjoyable effort isn't just for beginners… it's actually one of t
299. IT Band Syndrome: When to Run, When to Rest, and How to Fix It Faster
[Download] The IT Band Fix for Runners Struggling with IT band pain while running and wondering if you should stop… or push through? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what you should do if you're dealing with IT band syndrome as a runner. Because here's the truth most runners don't hear: 👉🏼 You do NOT always need to stop running. But you DO need to know how to adjust your training the ri
298. She Started Marathon Running at 50… Now Coach Colleen Masse Has Run 22 (And 6 World Majors)
Most runners think once you hit 50… your best running years are behind you. It's time to slow down. Run less. Lower expectations. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode, I sit down with RRCA Certified Running Coach and Spark Healthy Runner coach, Colleen Masse, who started marathon training at 50… and has since completed 22 marathons, including all six World Marathon Majors (Berlin,
297. Stronger Strides: 6 Recovery Tips That Actually Work for Half Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT
[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! Still feeling sore, tired, and beat up after your runs? It's probably not your training… It's your recovery. Most runners think recovery means stretching or foam rolling… But real recovery is what allows your body to adapt, get stronger, and stay injury free. 👉🏼 Training is the stimulus 👉🏼 Recovery is where adapt
296. Running Through Perimenopause with Coach Emily Fox: Why Your Pace, Energy, and Body Are Changing
If you're a female runner and lately running feels harder than it used to, you're not alone. More fatigue. Slower pace. Longer recovery. Sleep disruption. Changes in body composition. For many women, these shifts begin during perimenopause, a stage that can start earlier than most runners realize. The problem is that most training plans never account for these hormonal changes, leaving many runner
295. Can You Run With Achilles Tendonitis? (Why Rest Might Be Making It Worse)
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners If you've been told the only way to fix Achilles tendonitis is to stop running… this episode might completely change how you think about healing. One of the biggest myths in the running world is that you can't run with Achilles pain. But in most cases, total rest doesn't build a stronger tendon, it actually reduces its load tolerance and keeps yo
294. Run Pain-Free: 3 Strength Training Secrets for Half Marathon Runners
[Download] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! What's the real goal of half marathon training? It's not pace. It's not mileage. It's preventing breakdown. Because if you're injured heading into race day… you won't hit your goals. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down why strength training is the most misunderstood and most powerful tool in half marathon
293. Hip Pain Relief for Women Runners: Why It Keeps Coming Back & How to Fix It with @TheHipDocSarah
[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners Does your hip pain disappear with rest… only to return a few miles into your next run? You are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with physical therapist, run coach, and hip specialist Dr. Sarah from Legacy Rehab and Performance to break down why hip pain is so common in women runners and why traditional advice like rest and st
292. How I Conquered the Dopey Challenge Feeling Strong, Durable, and Healthy (2026 RunDisney Marathon Weekend Recap)
Training for RunDisney? Download my FREE Ultimate RunDisney Training Playbook and learn how to train for the entire Disney experience…not just the miles 🏰🔋 Most runners go into RunDisney Marathon Weekend just hoping to survive it. In this episode, I share how I completed the 2026 Dopey Challenge, four races totaling 48.6 miles and finished feeling strong, durable, and pain free. This is not just a
291. Why Runners Don't Follow Through on Their Half Marathon Goals (And How 2026 Can Be Different)
Join The Half Marathon Follow-Through Formula (FREE 4-Day Challenge) If you've trained for a half marathon before but didn't follow through, this episode will change how you think about training. In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the real reason half marathon training falls apart for so many runners (it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline). Mo
290. RunDisney Marathon Weekend: 7 Race Week Essentials for Dopey Runners
Training for RunDisney? Download my FREE Ultimate RunDisney Training Playbook and learn how to train for the entire Disney experience…not just the miles 🏰🔋 Preparing for RunDisney Marathon Weekend or taking on the Dopey Challenge? Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down the 7 race week essentials that every Disney runner must know from how to taper the right way, to what to eat each day, to the weather, pac
289. Philadelphia Marathon Recap: What Went Wrong and What I Nailed to Get Stronger for My Next Race
Join the waitlist for Healthy Runner Academy Here! If you have ever trained perfectly… only to fall short of your goal on race day… this episode is for you. I am breaking down my Philadelphia Marathon, the lessons that cost me a PR and the wins that set me up to come back even stronger. Inside, you will learn: • The exact moment my race slipped away • How I managed pacing, fueling, and hydrati
288. Weighted Vest Training for Runners: Helpful or Harmful? What You Need to Know with Coach Cat
Should you run or walk with a weighted vest to get stronger or faster? Or is it just another social media fitness fad that can lead to injury? In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti sits down with Coach Cat from the Spark Healthy Runner team to break down the science behind weighted vest training for runners. Together, they uncover what fitness influencers often get wrong and explain when (and how) a
287. Stop Making These Marathon Fueling Mistakes (Especially If You're Over 40) with Jennifer Giles, RDN
[Download] the Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Marathon Feeling Strong Are you unintentionally sabotaging your marathon with fueling mistakes? You're not alone. Most runners over 40 struggle with energy crashes, GI issues, cramping, or bonking — and it has nothing to do with fitness and everything to do with fueling. In this episode, I'm joined by sports nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and s
286. NYC Marathon Survival Guide: Race Day Tips from Ferry to Finish with Coach Whitney LaCombe
[Download] The Ultimate Marathon Guide to Master Your NYC Marathon Feeling Strong! Are you running the TCS New York City Marathon this year? Whether it's your first 26.2 or your fifth, this episode is your complete survival guide to race day — from the ferry ride to the finish line in Central Park! Coach Whitney LaCombe from the Spark Healthy Runner coaching team joins Dr. Duane Scotti to break do
285. How to Run for Life Without Getting Injured - Running Longevity Tips (Interview by Coach Sara Manderscheid)
Want to keep running strong for decades — without dealing with the same nagging injuries? In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Coach Sara Manderscheid on the Elevate Your Running Podcast to talk all about how to make running a lifelong pursuit. We dive deep into: - How to adapt your training as you age so you can stay strong and confident in every season of life - Why strength and plyome
284. Never Get Bored Running Again: 3 Route Planning Secrets with Coach Lu
Do you find yourself running the same loop over and over… and getting bored? In this episode, Coach Duane sits down with coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner team to uncover the secret to keeping running exciting, purposeful, and fun through smart route planning. You'll learn the 3 types of running routes every runner needs: - Routine Runs — familiar loops that make recovery days stres
283. Chicago + NYC Marathons 3 Weeks Apart: Smart Training & Recovery Tips for Runners Over 40 with Rhonda Hunt
[Download] The Ultimate Marathon Guide to Master Your Marathon Feeling Strong! Back-to-back world majors — Chicago and NYC — just three weeks apart. How can you train, recover, and show up strong for both without breaking down? In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Rhonda Hunt — run coach, personal trainer, lululemon ambassador, Hyrox coach, and expert in the physiology of menopause. Rh
282. Strides 101: The Most Underrated Running Tool for Speed & Injury Prevention
[Download] 6-Step Plan to Grow in Your Running Journey Most runners skip one of the simplest, fastest ways to get quicker, smoother, and more injury-resistant — strides. In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti breaks down everything you need to know about strides — the most underrated tool in your running toolbox. Whether you're chasing a marathon PR, training for your fi
281. Run Stronger After 40: 5 Recovery Essentials with Coach Sara Manderscheid
[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners Are you over 40 and feeling like recovery takes longer than it used to? Struggling with lingering aches, slower bounce-backs, or training fatigue that just won't quit? You're not alone — and you don't have to settle for feeling "past your prime." In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, Dr. Duane Scotti is joined by Coach Sara Manderscheid,
280. Achilles Pain Questions... Answered! (Your Recovery Roadmap)
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Still dealing with stubborn Achilles pain — even after trying rest, PT, or all the "right" exercises? You're not alone… and chances are, you might be making one of the most common mistakes that's actually stopping your tendon from healing. In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Duane Scotti answers your most asked questions about insertional vs. mid-po
279. Running Injuries: What Social Media Isn't Telling You with Victoria Sekely
Ever felt like you did everything right in your training — strength work, recovery, stretching, sleep — and still got injured? You're not alone… and it's not your fault. In this powerful episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Victoria Sekely — a fellow running physical therapist and coach — to unpack the real truth about running injuries that social media often leaves out. We div
278. The 5-Step Injury Prevention System Every Runner Needs with Dr. Duane Scotti
Become a member of Healthy Runner Academy here! Tired of stretching, foam rolling, or buying new shoes — only to still end up injured? In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti pulls back the curtain on the real system that helps adult runners stay strong, consistent, and injury-free. You'll learn the exact 5-stage framework used inside the Healthy Runner Program to prevent injuries before they start — so
277. Running Again After Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Surgery with Tina Muir
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Is stubborn Achilles pain keeping you from running the way you want to? In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former professional runner and CEO of Running for Real, Tina Muir who shares her personal journey through insertional Achilles tendinopathy — from the frustration of chronic pain to the difficult decision to undergo surgery, and ult
Team 26.2 Is OPEN - Why You Need to Join Before It's Gone
Join Team 26.2 before it's too late! 🏃♂️ Ready to run your strongest marathon yet? In this special episode, Coach Duane shares an exciting announcement: Team 26.2, the only group marathon training program built for lifelong injury-free running, is officially open — but only for 5 days! If you're tired of nagging injuries, confused by cookie-cutter training plans, or just want to feel confident he
276. Injury-Free Marathon Training: 6 Proven Steps Every Runner Should Know with Dr. Duane Scotti
Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Are you tired of injuries derailing your marathon dreams? You're not alone—70% of runners get injured during marathon training. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this game-changing episode, Dr. Duane Scotti—physical therapist, running coach, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner—shares the proven 6-step framework he's used to help thousan
275. Sub-3 Marathon Training Plan: Mileage, Pacing, and Strategy with Coach Lufeng Zou
Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Think running a sub-3 marathon is only for elite athletes? Think again. Whether you're a fast-track competitor, an ultra runner looking to pivot, or a dedicated recreational runner — cracking that 3-hour barrier is possible… with the right plan. In this episode, our marathon training expert, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runne
274. The One Mistake That Sabotaged My Marathon (So You Don't Make It Too)
Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Ever trained harder than ever for a marathon — nailed every long run, crushed the speed work, felt stronger than ever — only to have race day fall apart? That's exactly what happened during my 5th marathon at the Steel Rail Marathon. I made one key mistake that completely sabotaged my race… and it had nothing to do with how fit I was. In thi
273. Stronger Strides: 3 Game-Changing Strength Tips for Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti
Apply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Struggling to get stronger without sabotaging your marathon training? You're not alone—and you don't have to choose between getting faster or staying injury-free. In this episode, we're breaking down 3 game-changing strength training strategies that will finally help you train smarter, not harder. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or
272. Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger: Your Top Running Nutrition Questions Answered with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
[Download] Nutrition Blueprint Can you run a half marathon on potatoes instead of gels? Should you eat before a 5 a.m. run? What the heck should you eat after a hard 5K and before a cooldown? In this listener-powered Q&A episode, Brooke Czarnecki, RDN from our Spark Healthy Runner team tackles all the questions runners are actually asking — from ideal running weight and fueling clean to protein co
271. Foam Rollers, Ice Baths, and Ultra Training?! Your Top Running Questions Answered
Download 7 Recovery Tips for Running here! You asked... and I'm answering! From treadmill-to-road transitions, downhill race strategies, ultra marathon pacing, to foam rollers vs massage guns — I'm tackling all your running questions, head-on. Whether you're bouncing back from injury, training for your first ultra, or just wondering if ice baths actually work — I've got you covered. And hey… if yo
270. 5-Minute Self Care Routines to Boost Your Running Performance with Tia Graham
[Download] The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Runners Are you feeling worn out but short on time? In just five minutes, you can recharge your body and mind with these quick self-care practices designed specifically for busy runners like you. Let's dive in and discover how to boost your energy and keep your running game strong! Tia Graham who is a bestselling author, keynote and TED speaker, and F
269. Half Marathon Race Day: Your Ultimate Guide to Success with Coach Whitney LaCombe
[Download] Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Half Marathon! Have you been half marathon training and you're worried that you won't be ready for success for your big race day? Race day can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but with the right strategies, you can set yourself up for success! Coach Whitney LaCombe from our Spark Healthy Runner team is back on the podcast to share her pr
268. What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Running With Knee Pain with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Runner's Knee Guide to Pain Free Running The Truth About Running & Knee Pain - What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You! Are you sidelining your runs because of nagging knee pain? Have you been told that running will wear down your joints and lead to arthritis? You're not alone…but what if I told you that advice might not be the whole story? In this episode, we're uncovering
267. Too Busy to Train? How to Run & Race with Limited Time with Coach Cat
Think you don't have enough time to train for a race? Between work, family, and all the little things life throws at us—laundry, kids' activities, social events—it can feel impossible to fit in consistent running. But here's the truth: You can train smarter, set realistic goals, and make progress—even with a packed schedule. In this episode, we're breaking down the mindset shifts, planning strate
266. Just Signed Up for the Dopey Challenge? Here's EXACTLY What to Do Next!
Training for RunDisney? Download my FREE Ultimate RunDisney Training Playbook and learn how to train for the entire Disney experience…not just the miles 🏰🔋 You did it — you signed up for the Run Disney Dopey Challenge! Now reality is setting in… 48.6 miles over four days is no joke, and you might be wondering… Where do I even start with training?...How do I prevent injuries along the way?...What
265. Kickstart Your Half Marathon Training with this Blueprint!
[DOWNLOAD] Half Marathon Training Kickstart Kit: Start Strong and Stay Injury Free! Thinking about running a half marathon but not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed by training plans, injuries, the right exercises or just making it to race day feeling strong? Don't worry—I've got you covered! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to train smarter, avoid injuries, and build
264. How to Overcome Fear as a Runner so You Can Reach Peak Performance with Rebecca Doring
Are you a runner who feels held back by fear? Whether it's the fear of failure, injury, or simply not being good enough, you're not alone. In this episode, we'll explore powerful strategies to conquer those fears and unlock your true potential in your running journey. Rebecca Doring is not only an ultra runner but she is an Inner Critic Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Chromatic Yoga Teacher,
263. Get READY for Your FIRST Half Marathon with Coach LaToya Felton
JOIN Waitlist for Team Half Marathon Coaching! Did you know that 2 million people completed a half marathon last year? Imagine being part of that community! Many first-time runners feel overwhelmed by the idea of running 13.1 miles, often unsure where to start or how to stay motivated. In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to prepare for your first half marathon, from choosing th
262. The Power of Mind Over Miles: Building Mental Resilience for Runners with Jason Fitzgerald
Are you ready to push past your limits and conquer your next running goal? In this training, we'll reveal the secrets to unlocking your mental toughness, transforming every step into a victory. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, get ready to discover the mindset that will take you from struggling to thriving on the roads! Jason Fitzgerald is a running coach, founder of the
261. Why Older Runners Can Get FASTER with Coach Carolyn Coffin
Want to know the secret to maintaining your running speed and endurance even as you age? You may be wondering…Can you STILL run like you're 20 even at 40? Why older runners can get faster is what we're talking about in this episode! This was such a fun and informative conversation with my friend Carolyn Coffin who is a fellow running coach, podcaster, and physiotherapist. We're sharing our
260. Knee Pain When You Run? The Truth About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Runner's Knee Guide to Pain Free Running Knee pain while running? Here's what you need to know about runner's knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome. No running is not bad for your knees and no you don't need to stop running with knee pain. In fact, regular running strengthens the joints and actually protects against development of knee arthritis later in life. If yo
259. Why Marathon Training STARTS NOW with Coach Carolyn Coffin
[Download] The Ultimate Marathon Training Guide How early should you start training for a marathon?...How about now!? I had the opportunity to talk with the amazing Carolyn Coffin on the Inspired Soles Podcast on what we can do as runners when we are not officially "marathon training". Carolyn Coffin is not only a friend of the show (episodes 108, 160, 200, 213) but she has a 3:21 marathon P
258. How to Start Running (6 Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti
[DOWNLOAD] The Ultimate Beginner Guide for Runners If I was going to start running in 2025 this is the exact 6-Step process that I would follow! Our runners have actually been using this for years to start running and stick with it so they could improve their health and feel better not only physically but mentally as well! Over the past 5 years, I have created and redefined the #1 way to sta
257. Etiquette Tips for Every Runner with Coach Whitney LaCombe
[Download] Beginner Running Training Guide Happy new year and welcome to our healthy runner community! Today, we will dive into the essential etiquette tips every runner should know to enhance their experience and the experience of those around them. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, avoiding common running mistakes can make a big difference! Coach Whitney LaCombe
256. Missed Your Running Goals This Year? Here's How to Start the New Year Strong with Dr. Duane Scotti
USE CODE: STRONG100 for $100 off the Healthy Runner Strength Program Missed Your Running Goals this Year? Here's how to start a new year strong. Let's get real about a topic that is often overlooked in the running world - What to do when you don't meet your yearly running goals. If you're feeling frustrated or embarrassed right about now, this is for you! Whether you're coming up short of
255. Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Treatment to Avoid to RUN PAIN FREE with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Here's why your achilles tendonitis is not getting better and why you are still not running! One of the most common reasons why your achilles tendon pain is lingering like an annoying pebble inside your shoe during a long run is because you have a unique form of achilles tendinopathy that is occurring at the insertional site versus the more co
254. Cross Training for Runners with Coach Cat
Apply for Winter Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Have you struggled with injuries and you're wondering if cross training will help your running? Do you want to know if you can get the same benefits cross training on a bike or an elliptical when it's bad weather or not safe to run outside? Are you a skeptic when it comes to cross training (I was)? If you're looking to maintain runni
253. 6 Steps to a Stronger Running Body this Winter with Dr. Duane Scotti
Apply for Winter Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! [Download] Strong Glute Guide Here's how to strengthen your body for better running during the winter months! If you are struggling with constant injuries or not getting any faster as a runner, I am going to share with you why winter is the best time to finally get over these common sticking points in your running journey with my 6 Steps
252. Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Achilles tendonitis treatment exercises don't matter if you are running in the wrong shoes. Dr. Duane Scotti shares 4 key features to look for when shopping for the right running shoe to run pain free! In this episode you will learn… - What heel drop is best for achilles pain - Running shoe heel counter cushioning for achilles tendonitis -
251. How to Avoid The Most Common Running Injuries with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] How to Run Injury Free (6 Steps) How to avoid the most common running injuries! From patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) and IT band syndrome to shin splints and plantar fasciitis, Dr. Duane sits down with Dr. Mani Alavi from the Adaptation by Fire Podcast to share practical strategies to keep you running strong so you can enjoy injury free lifelong running. Dr. Scotti als
250. Troubleshooting GI Issues and Running with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
[Download] Nutrition Blueprint Here's how to avoid stomach issues while running! Do you struggle with runners' trots, nausea, vomiting, bloating, or abdominal discomfort during hard effort runs or races? In this episode, coach Brooke Czarnecki, RDN from our Spark Healthy Runner team provides tips on how to avoid these common gastrointestinal issues while running! We cover all of this and m
249. I Couldn't Run for 42 Days with a Running Injury and this is what I learned with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] Return to Running after Injury Program For the first time in my 13 year adult onset running journey, I didn't run for 6 weeks! The longest time I ever went without running was 10 days after the cape cod marathon last year to allow for full recovery. The longest time I ever needed to recover from an injury without running was 3 days! No, I didn't get lazy or burnt out from runn
248. Mental Health and Running with Sarah Strong, LCSW
Happy world mental health day! One of the easiest ways to improve your running is to focus on mental health! The relationship between running and mental health can be complicated and that is why I have an expert with me here today to tackle this very topic! Sarah Strong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified running coach, accomplished ultrarunner and mom. She is passionate about helpin
247. How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis in 5 Minutes with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Achilles Tendon strengthening and loading exercises are an important part of the treatment plan for achilles tendonitis. Dr. Duane Scotti shares how you can get rid of achilles pain to run pain free in 5 minutes! In this episode you will learn… - Dr. Duane's best tips for achilles tendonitis treatment success -The exact exercises that wi
246. Running on Anxiety - Is Your Digital Screen Making it Worse with Jennie Ketcham Crooks
Are you constantly feeling anxious before a challenging workout or a race? Wondering if your digital screen is making it worse? Today's guest is Jennie Ketcham Crooks, who is a licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. The book guides readers through 30 consecutive days of evidence-based interventio
245. Conquer Your Marathon: Expert Tips for Race Day Excellence with Coach Whitney LaCombe
[Download] Marathon Training Guide Have you been marathon training and you're worried that you won't be ready for success on your marathon race day? Coach Whitney LaCombe from our Spark Healthy Runner team is back on the podcast to share her proven marathon strategies for race day success! In this episode, coach Whitney and Dr. Duane Scotti dive into the ultimate race day strategy to help yo
244. How Teresa went from Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy to Boston Qualifier!
[Download] Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy E-book Have you been battling a nagging injury like proximal hamstring tendinopathy and you have been trying to get faster but keep coming up short? If you are feeling lost and would really like to get a marathon personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon then this is the episode for you! Teresa was suffering with upper hamstring tendon pain for
243. Running Through Menopause with Rhonda Hunt
Should you run through menopause? How does menopause affect your health and running? The perimenopausal transition can create anxiety and fear in many runners who are wondering how it will impact their bodies and their fitness goals. Menopause is a natural phase all female runners will go through during their life and it doesn't need to signal the end of your running and health goals. Tod
242. Top 7 Exercises for Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] Strong Glute Guide here! Do your legs feel heavy during your runs? Have you struggled to get faster regardless of how much you run? Are you a runner who is stuck in an injury cycle and you would finally like to start strength training? Do you want to know what strength exercises are best for running? I am going to share with you my top 7 strength training exercises for strong
241. Running Training, Nutrition & Gear Questions Answered by Dr. Duane
Are you wondering how you get back into running after 2 weeks of not running? If you are only running for stress relief, do you need to do strength training or speed specific runs? How do you plan your fuel and hydration strategy for the New York city marathon given it starts so late? It's time to provide guidance to your listener submitted questions tackling training, nutrition, and gear co
240. Ask Duane! The Answers to Your Running Injury and Recovery Questions
Are you a runner wondering if stretching is good for you? Or do you want to know why you kick your ankles when you run? It's time to answer your listener submitted questions answering your injury, injury prevention, and recovery concerns! The following questions were answered and I cover even more during this informative episode! - Is stretching good for you - Staying healthy during col
239. Running While on Vacation with Coach LaToya Felton
Are you going on vacation and wondering how to get your runs in? To run or to relax? That is the question! I have LaToya from our Healthy Runner coaching team with me here today and we are going to cover vacation while training expectations, training, and return to running after vacation. How to enjoy your vacation and balance your running, health, and wellness goals is what you will learn
238. Summer Safety Running Tips with Coach Cat
Are you hesitant about running in the summer? Are you worried about overheating, running too slow, or inclement summer weather? If you're looking to get in those summer miles while staying safe, coach Cat from our Spark Healthy Runner team has got you covered with 8 summer running safety tips! We chat about all of this and more in this episode! - Avoiding Insects - Preparing for thunder and
237. Preventing Plantar Fasciitis this Summer (10 Tips) with Dr. Duane Scotti
Sign up to Join Team Healthy Runner Half Marathon Training before 7/23/24 using this link [Download] The Ultimate Plantar Fasciitis Guide for Runners Are you a runner who's been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to increase your speed or distance you get sharp pain under your heel? You feel it when you take that first step out of bed in the morning or get up from your desk duri
236. Plantar Fasciitis to NYC Marathon and Big Sur Finisher!
[Download] Plantar Fasciitis E-book Have you recently been injured and you are wondering how to adjust your plan for your big goal race and you are afraid that you won't get to the start or finish line? That is what Saundra thought when she got injured after training for her first chance at the New York City Marathon after trying to get in for 11 years. She got her shot and didn't want to miss
235. Summer Hydration & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
[Download] Nutrition Blueprint Training for that fall race during the summer months? Do you struggle with headaches, feeling sluggish, and are wondering if you are properly hydrated during hot weather running? In this episode, coach Brooke Czarnecki, RDN from our Spark Healthy Runner team provides tips on how to stay hydrated so you can feel good during summer training! We cover all of
234. Summer Running Gear with Coach Whitney LaCombe
[Download] Marathon Training Guide What do runners wear in the summer? What is the best material for running in hot weather? Coach Whitney LaCombe from our Spark Healthy Runner team back on the podcast to share her best running gear tips for summer running success! In this episode, coach Whitney shares the best head to toe gear that will make running in hot and humid summer months possible!
233. Blackcurrant Extract for Running with CurraNZ Founder Fleur Cushman
Have you struggled to recover from your runs and strength workouts? Do your legs feel heavy or you just don't have that push you need to run at race pace during your quality workouts? Have you struggled with runners trots during long races? Blackcurrant extract may just be the solution for you! These berries have been shown to accelerate recovery, improve endurance and fueling, and protect
232. Half Marathon Mindset & Expectations- Duane's 3 Race Lessons Learned
It's not about the distance, it's about the journey and last Saturday, I ran my 34th half marathon and although I didn't quite hit my time goal, I learned 3 key takeaways from this race. Mindset is a part of the training and you will learn how that played a role in my latest training block and I hope it helps you have realistic expectations for your next running goal! Whether you're training f
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