Healthy Runner Podcast

Do you want to keep your mind in the right place during your run or do you just need some motivation to get out there and run?  Well this is the episode for you with our very own Healthy Runner Coach LaToya. In this episode, Coach LaToya is going to talk about finishing your training plan strong, how to avoid mental fatigue, and race day tips and mantras! She will answer some common questions like...

Do you have a hot summer race coming up now that live races are back? Would you like to know why you should pay extra attention to fueling and hydration when the temperature and dew point rises? Did you ever think about how much water you lose while running? Want to know what you should eat and drink before your long runs this summer? Tune in to this episode and learn all about fueling and hydrati...

Have you wondered how some runners could just turn on that switch during a race to take it to the next level?   Have you struggled with finding your mental toughness during your races?   Do you have an upcoming marathon and want to learn about some mental running strategies?   Then you are in the right place with sub 3 hour marathoner Paul Devillo who shared some great actionable strategies for yo...

Do you get achy knee pain when you run up hills, go down stairs, squat, and go to stand up after sitting at your desk for a couple of hours?...😫   Are you a runner who's been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to increase your speed or increase your distance you 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧?...😡   You may have started reading about Runner's Knee and thought you s...

[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Super excited to introduce Mario Fraioli, a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level marathoners, internationally ranked ultrarunners, and competitive age-group athletes on the Healthy Runner LIVE show!!!!   He also writes and publishes the Morning Shakeout, a weekly email newsletter and podcast that covers r...

We went LIVE within the Healthy Runner Facebook community to share this one of our coaching clients story on how she finally was able to not feel injured anymore and get back up to running 14 mile long runs again!  Kaytlin Brown shared how she got out of the injury hole. Have you dug yourself into a running hole and don't know how to get out? Have you had an injury and then just stopped running ju...

Have you been curious about your pace as a runner? Do you wonder if you run at the right pace for what you're trying to accomplish?  This week we are lucky enough to have Coach Lu from our Health Runner Running Team on with us to share all his knowledge about running at an ideal pace!  We will cover things like:  What is a good running pace? How can I measure how hard I am running? What is the RPE...

Do you wonder how to train as a runner? Are you curious if you're training the right muscles so that you can be explosive and fast? This episode is a TREAT! We were lucky enough to be on Claire Bartholics "Run To The Top" podcast where we talked all things plyometrics and being strong as a runner!  Coach Claire Bartholic and Dr. Duane Scotti cover so much and then some!  Sponsored By... This week...

Have you wondered what muscles are best to strengthen for running? Do you want to learn the specific exercises that can help you run faster without getting injured? This week we discuss why you should strength train as a runner! Tune in to learn why runners training for a 5k, half marathon, or marathon should add in strength training. In this video, I break down... Why should we be strength traini...

Have you experienced hamstring pain? Have you thought that you were done with your running career because of your hamstring injury? Have you thought how do I get rid of this pain in the butt (literally)?  In this episode we are lucky enough to have Tim Urbanz share his injury and road to recovery story with us! He explains how he successfully returns to running, his rehab successes and mistakes an...

[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Do you have a half marathon coming up? Are you wondering how you should be prepared for a race? Are you feeling confident to perform at your best?  This episode is for you!!! This week we are talking all things Half Marathon Race prep. It is spring and it is 100% Half Marathon Season! It's exciting to know that live races are coming back and we...

Are you wondering how to fuel as a runner? Are you wondering how to do this with all natural, plant based options? In this episode we're joined by Claire Bartholic from The Run to the Top Podcast and Runner's Connect. Claire helps runners harness the power of their mind, optimally fuel with plant based nutrition and discover the joy of running their best at any age through one of the original runn...

Do you want to get faster? Do you want to feel stronger?  This week we have Rachel on to share her running story! Tune in to hear how she overcame a common road block and got consistent with her training to shave 2 minutes off her 5k time  and get a half marathon PR despite the tough year it has been for runners across our country.  She did it all juggling a family and finishing up her dissertatio...

Want to know more about minimalist shoes or what a carbon plate shoe is and if you should get one? Or do you want to know if you should buy the same brand of shoes each time or even run in multiple pairs of shoes throughout the week? My shoe guy, Matt answered all of these questions and dispelled some common myths about running shoes!  Here are the topics covered in this episode:   What happened t...

How do I stop my IT band from hurting when I run?  This may have been a question you googled after feeling a sharp, achy pain on the outside of your knee after a run especially if you had a lot of hills.   You may have started reading about IT band syndrome and thought you should just ice, rest (stop running), and do some IT band stretches.  This all sounds great but the problem is when you start...

Are you curious if your running form is correct? Are you wondering what the best running form is?..What is good running form? We are so excited and lucky to welcome back our running podcast & physiotherapy colleague from down under, Brodie Sharpe on the episode this week! He will be sharing with us all of the best information on running form and some actionable strategies to improve your running t...

Have you wondered what does heel drop mean with running?  Do you want to know which running shoe may be best for your body?  In this episode we are talking about what drop is best for running shoes and why you may choose to do a lower heel drop vs. higher heel drop in your running sneakers.   Check out the video version of this episode to get the compare and contrast differences in these two types...

Are you starting to feel soreness in the back of your ankle with running? Does it feel stiff when you wake up in the morning or at the start of your run?   In this episode, We are uncovering the myths and providing you the latest research on how to get rid of your Achilles pain and get rid of it for good!    Spoiler alert…you won't need to stop running to start feeling better..   Don't forget to l...

Are you starting to feel soreness in the back of your ankle with running? Does it feel stiff when you wake up in the morning or at the start of your run? Are you wondering, why does my Achilles tendon hurt when I run?    In this episode I cover all of the myths and provide you with the latest research on what Achilles Tendonitis is and how you don't need to stop running to overcome this very commo...

Are you a new mom looking to get back into running? Are you wondering how your body can bounce back and how you can start running? Are you thinking - Can I even run after having a baby? In this episode, Dr. Christine Pieton PT, DPT, MBA  is going to educate us on how you as a mother runner can get back the strength and confidence to return to running! Dr. Christine Pieton, PT, DPT, MBA is a sport...

This is a special episode for 2 reasons: It is our 1 year anniversary since the Healthy Runner podcast went live on all platforms on 2/25/2020! This is my comeback story episode dedicated to my mom who we recently lost due to COVID and I wanted to share with you her story and my deeper dive story of who I am as the man behind the microphone you have been listening to and supporting for the past 57...

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Knee Arthritis? Are you wondering if you can keep running through it? This week we had the pleasure of having Dr. Frank Petrigliano educate us on how you can keep running with Arthritis. Dr. Petrigliano is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC. He als...

In this episode we are talking about how we can keep getting after it and staying fit (even if we are getting older and have had a couple of kids) with Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Carrie is a five time NCAA champion, three time National champion, and represented the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games. Carrie brings her fitness expertise and bubbly personality to her widely popular C Tolle Run...

Have you ever wondered how to have a great MINDSET towards running?  In this episode we're going to tackle the mental side of running and how to handle the ever famous "mind over matter" quote.  Coaches Whitney LaCombe and Cat Aniballi step in for Coach Duane Scotti for this week's episode  Here are a few of the questions we cover during this week's episode :  How Can I Stay Mentally Strong while...

[DOWNLOAD] How to Grow as a Runner E-book   Meet the Healthy Runner coaching team to share our half marathon training tips to get your running SPARK back! In this episode,  We have Coaches Cat Aniballi, LaToya Felton, Lu Zou, and Whitney LaCombe to answer some common half marathon questions as well as what they love best about training for a half marathon.   Here are some of the questions that wer...