Healthy Runner Podcast

Should runners diet to lose weight?  Find out from our sports nutrition expert! In this episode,  We have Jenn Giles from Eat 4 Sport on the show to educate us on what food we should be eating and when we should eat those foods to not only lose weight but run at our best as we age.  We also talk about how much we should be drinking, protein intake for aging runners, nutrition during and after meno...

Are you new to running? You are not alone! Everyone starts from somewhere and this episode is for you if you don't consider yourself a runner or are getting ready to begin to train for your first half marathon or full marathon! In this episode,  We have the amazing duo of Mo and Harrison Crum (the crummy marathoners) from the Marathon Training for Beginners podcast!  They are going to share their...

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 comm...

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...

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...

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 y...

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, educa...

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...

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:...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 implem...

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...

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 pa...

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 b...

🤔 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 on...

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 episod...

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 kno...

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...

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, pr...

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 m...

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 Commu...