Dr. Duane Scotti shares running tips, tools and more to help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! If you're a dedicated runner, often injured runner, or beginner runner who is interested in staying healthy so you can get in those mental clearing miles subscribe for helpful training episodes to optimize the 6 steps to growing as a runner (mindset, strength training, run plan, nutrition, recovery, and race day strategy) so you can grow in your running journey. ...
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271. Foam Rollers, Ice Baths, and Ultra Training?! Your Top Running Questions Answered
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1:05:55Download 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 ac…
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270. 5-Minute Self Care Routines to Boost Your Running Performance with Tia Graham
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56:44[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 best…
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269. Half Marathon Race Day: Your Ultimate Guide to Success with Coach Whitney LaCombe
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1:22:59[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 Runn…
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268. What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Running With Knee Pain with Dr. Duane Scotti
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42:55[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 …
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267. Too Busy to Train? How to Run & Race with Limited Time with Coach Cat
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1:07:24Think 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 …
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266. Just Signed Up for the Dopey Challenge? Here’s EXACTLY What to Do Next!
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44:48[Download] Marathon Training to Run Strong and Last Long! 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 if I don’t have enough time to train? In this epi…
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265. Kickstart Your Half Marathon Training with this Blueprint!
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48:59[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…
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264. How to Overcome Fear as a Runner so You Can Reach Peak Performance with Rebecca Doring
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1:04:30Are 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, Medi…
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263. Get READY for Your FIRST Half Marathon with Coach LaToya Felton
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1:23:03JOIN 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 fo…
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262. The Power of Mind Over Miles: Building Mental Resilience for Runners with Jason Fitzgerald
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1:08:29Are 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 …
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261. Why Older Runners Can Get FASTER with Coach Carolyn Coffin
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1:22:58Want 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, podcast…
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260. Knee Pain When You Run? The Truth About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dr. Duane Scotti
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39:51[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 developme…
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259. Why Marathon Training STARTS NOW with Coach Carolyn Coffin
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1:21:57[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, …
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258. How to Start Running (6 Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti
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48:10[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 …
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257. Etiquette Tips for Every Runner with Coach Whitney LaCombe
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1:12:00[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 mak…
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256. Missed Your Running Goals This Year? Here’s How to Start the New Year Strong with Dr. Duane Scotti
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44:17USE 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 f…
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255. Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Treatment to Avoid to RUN PAIN FREE with Dr. Duane Scotti
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57:08[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 occurr…
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254. Cross Training for Runners with Coach Cat
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1:18:02Apply 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 w…
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253. 6 Steps to a Stronger Running Body this Winter with Dr. Duane Scotti
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1:11:45Apply 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 po…
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252. Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis with Dr. Duane Scotti
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43:56[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 co…
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251. How to Avoid The Most Common Running Injuries with Dr. Duane Scotti
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1:29:13[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…
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250. Troubleshooting GI Issues and Running with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
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53:14[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…
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249. I Couldn’t Run for 42 Days with a Running Injury and this is what I learned with Dr. Duane Scotti
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1:15:39[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, …
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248. Mental Health and Running with Sarah Strong, LCSW
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1:09:21Happy 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 ult…
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247. How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis in 5 Minutes with Dr. Duane Scotti
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47:31[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 treatm…
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246. Running on Anxiety - Is Your Digital Screen Making it Worse with Jennie Ketcham Crooks
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1:13:21Are 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…
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245. Conquer Your Marathon: Expert Tips for Race Day Excellence with Coach Whitney LaCombe
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1:39:32[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 in…
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244. How Teresa went from Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy to Boston Qualifier!
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57:39[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…
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243. Running Through Menopause with Rhonda Hunt
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1:01:28Should 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 …
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242. Top 7 Exercises for Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti
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47:17[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…
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241. Running Training, Nutrition & Gear Questions Answered by Dr. Duane
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54:53Are 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 questio…
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240. Ask Duane! The Answers to Your Running Injury and Recovery Questions
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1:19:56Are 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 go…
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239. Running While on Vacation with Coach LaToya Felton
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1:08:58Are 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,…
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238. Summer Safety Running Tips with Coach Cat
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59:49Are 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! - A…
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237. Preventing Plantar Fasciitis this Summer (10 Tips) with Dr. Duane Scotti
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52:20Sign 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 …
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236. Plantar Fasciitis to NYC Marathon and Big Sur Finisher!
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42:42[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 y…
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235. Summer Hydration & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD
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1:02:50[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 d…
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234. Summer Running Gear with Coach Whitney LaCombe
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1:23:42[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 runni…
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233. Blackcurrant Extract for Running with CurraNZ Founder Fleur Cushman
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45:48Have 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, …
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232. Half Marathon Mindset & Expectations- Duane’s 3 Race Lessons Learned
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44:27It’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 you…
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231. Summer Marathon Training Q & A with Coach Lu
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1:32:07[Download] Marathon Training Blueprint Training for that fall marathon during the summer months? I know I am! I bet you would like to know more about how to train during the hot summer months and still have a successful marathon training cycle… In this episode, our marathon training expert, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching te…
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230. Super Shoes 101 with Dr. Matthew Moran
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1:06:29Are you wondering what a super shoe is? Will super shoes make you run faster? How many miles do super shoes last? If you're looking to find out if you should invest in carbon plated running shoes then Dr. Matthew Moran has got you covered! Dr. Moran holds a Ph.D. in Biomechanics, runs a gait analysis lab, and his primary research interests focus on…
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229. Adaptation by Fire! Heat Acclimation with Dr. Mani Alavi
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1:12:55Have you struggled to run in the heat? Do you have an upcoming race that will be run in hot conditions? Would you like to know how better to acclimate your body for running in the heat? If you're looking to kickstart your summer running and adapt to the heat, Dr. Mani Alavi has got you covered! Dr. Mani Alavi who is a true expert when it comes to r…
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228. I DID IT! I Quit My Faculty Job to Pursue my Passion Full Time
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23:44[Join] to be a Founding Member of Healthy Runner Academy “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us” After 19 years working for the University in either a part time faculty role or as Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, I did it! I pushed out of my comfort zone and decided to qui…
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227. IT Band Syndrome Prevention Tips to Conquer Marathon Training with Dr. Duane Scotti
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56:21[Download] The Ultimate IT Band Guide for Running Healthy Are you a runner who’s been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to train for a marathon you get sharp pain on the outside of your knee? Iliotibial Band Syndrome can be frustrating for many runners during a long run when you get that sudden jolt of knee pain that just stops you in yo…
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226. 5K Specific Training and Race Strategy with Dr. Duane Scotti
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1:02:59[Download] Race Day Checklist Have you been stuck in a 5K plateau and you just want to run faster? Have you been focusing on the marathon or half marathon distance with training and you want to test your fitness at a 5K but don’t know the best strategy? Have you tried to run fast for a 5K but you always seem to get injured? If any of these describe…
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225. Trail Running Tips for the Road Runner with Coach Cat
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1:21:35Are you a road runner who is considering venturing into the trails? Are you thinking of transitioning into trail running primarily? If you're looking to start trail running but don’t know where to begin, you've come to the right place! Trail Running is a fantastic way to get those mental clearing miles surrounded by the beauty of nature! If you're …
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224. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy in Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti (4 NEW TIPS)
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50:30[Download] The Ultimate Guide to Running WITHOUT Hamstring Pain Do you get pain in your butt right under your glute that gets worse when you sit during work especially after a run? Do you just dread hills, that achiness feeling after a long run, long car ride or sitting on hard surfaces? Like so many of you, I thought that I should just stretch my …
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223. Run Disney Training (6 Must-Know Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti
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1:19:09[Download] Marathon Training Guide How do you prepare for a Disney run? How do you survive the Dopey Challenge? In this runDisney ultimate training guide, Dr. Duane Scotti shares with you his 6 key steps to conquering your Disney running dreams! As the great Walt Disney once said…if you can DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT! Overcome fear or injury during yo…
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222. Insider Tips for Race Travel with Coach Whitney LaCombe
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1:05:43[Download] Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! How do you travel for a race? There is no need to stress about a destination marathon or half marathon. Overcome fear with this 4-step race travel guide! Coach Whitney LaCombe from our Spark Healthy Runner team shares 4 key tips on traveling stress free for your next race. In this episode, …
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