Healthy Runner Podcast

​​If you are an often-injured runner or if you just suffered your first injury that has put you on the sidelines after years of being a durable runner you will want to listen to this story to provide you the inspiration you need!   Stefanie Flippin is a professional ultrarunner at lululemon, coach, and surgeon specializing in lower extremity injuries and has treated hundreds of runners in her care...

Are you ready to take on the ultimate challenge of running a marathon?  Planning to train for it but confused about which training plan to choose? With so many options out there, it can get overwhelming to decide which one is the perfect fit for you.    Well, worry not! In this video, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to choose the right marathon training plan that suits your goal...

  Download] How to Grow as a Runner (6 Steps)   The running related questions you submitted regarding injuries, recovery, strength training, and running that you wanted to know more about are answered!    We cover all of this and more in this episode!   - Massage guns and when to use them  - How to manage niggles and prevent them from progressing to full blown injuries - Joint health supplements a...

Struggling to run up hills or want to learn more about how you can add hill training for running into your next training cycle?   Do you want to get stronger for running uphill or are wondering what muscles you should strengthen for hill training?   Elisabeth Scott is marathoner, coach, answer seeker, and owner of Running Explained and host of the Running Explained Podcast .  Elisabeth and I chat...

  [Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Want to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    It is quite simple…learn how to master the easy run!   In this episode, coach LaToya Felton from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team provides you with a master class on the single most important run you need to implement into your training on a weekly basis.   We cover all of this and...

Struggling to stay mentally strong during your race?  Do you want to leverage your mental tools in your toolbox to maintain a strong mind during your training so you can execute the perfect race day strategy?   Chris McClung is a 2:45 marathoner, running coach, co-owner of Rogue Running and host of the Running Rogue podcast.  Chris and I chat about mantras and mental tips for your best race day ye...

[Download] How to Become a Runner without Shin Splints   Got shin splints?  Here's how to beat them! Are you frustrated that every time you try to run faster or run longer you get tightness or pain in your shin? Would you like to learn the best shin splint exercises to relieve anterior shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome in runners?   Maybe you have tried to start running but no matter w...

Strength training is one of the most important ingredients in growing as a runner and is also one of the most misunderstood and inconsistent forms of training for many runners.   Jason Fitzgerald is a running coach, founder of the strength running podcast, website, and YouTube channel.  Jason and I chat about all things strength training and define why it should look different than your average bo...

[Download] How to Strengthen Your Hips Instructional Video   Have you heard that strength training is good for runners, but you don't know where to start?  Do you want to get stronger hips but you get confused with the hundreds of exercises you hear about? Maybe you learned some hip exercises before in physical therapy but you felt like they didn't do anything so you started doing some gym-based e...

  [Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Wondering which food is best for running or what foods will make you a faster runner?   In this episode, coach Brooke, RDN from Intentful Nutrition and our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team provides valuable need to know information when it comes to our nutrition as runners.   We cover all of this and more in this episode!   Why do most runn...

Runners must plan and have strategies in place for general running safety, weather, terrain, night time, and female specific safety considerations while getting in those mental clearing miles.   In this episode, coach Cat from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team provides valuable actionable (running safety 101) tips that all runners can implement as part of their training.      We cover all of...

[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Base training is the most critical time period during your training to build a solid foundation for your running so you can run a fast and healthy half marathon or marathon!   It may not be the most exciting part of your training and it is commonly not a focus for most runners but nailing this key ingredient in your training will not only resul...

[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   Happy 3 years to the podcast!  If you have been an avid listener…Thank You for your support!   Do you want to learn how to get in those stress relieving miles so you can continue to challenge yourself without having to stop running with an injury?   In this personal deep dive episode, I am going to show you how I went from being a new "adult on...

  Plantar Fasciitis can be frustrating for all types of runners.  Nicole is one of those runners who got foot pain after recovering from a knee injury when she attempted to run a 5k and then walk around the city of Chicago while on a vacation with her family.  Like many runners, this was not Nicole's first-time suffering from foot pain.  This was the 4th episode since she started running later in...

[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework   It doesn't matter if you are training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon, the long run is a key ingredient to getting faster and stronger as a runner so you can run longer!   In this deep dive training, coach Whitney LaCombe from our Healthy Runner coaching team, explains exactly how to execute the perfect long run to improve as a runner...

Want to relieve your foot pain when running?  Have you tried to rest, ice, and stopped running but every time you try to increase your mileage again your pain just comes back?   Trying to get over plantar fasciitis as a runner can be overwhelming. I have a 5-step plan on how to get over plantar fasciitis as a runner and keep it that way so you can optimize your running for longevity.   This is not...

Have you thought about dipping your toe into trail running but you just don't know where to start?   Do you want to see if trail running could be a nice compliment to what you are already doing as a runner?   Kim Senechal is back on the show and she is going to provide you with 10 tips to go from road to trails in this trail running for beginners training!   Kim is an avid trail runner, physiother...

Are you a runner who is constantly in the injury cycle and you want to learn how to stay healthy as a runner?   The key to preventing running injuries is understanding the science behind implementing proper load management principles into your training! Our guest is Brodie Sharpe, a physiotherapist, the host of the Run Smarter Podcast , and author of the new book, Run Smarter is back on the show t...

Do you get more motivated to get out the door and go for a run if there is a goal on the horizon?  Do you struggle setting appropriate running goals for yourself?   Coach Carolyn Coffin is back on the show and she is going to help you set your yearly goals as well as help you avoid the top 5 running goal mistakes!     Carolyn is a coach, physiotherapist, podcaster and just a wealth of knowledge!  ...

Trying to grow as a runner is overwhelming   If you don't have a plan…   Your running gets slower or (worse) leads to injury   You waste time chasing fads   You guess instead of following a process   And that leads to frustration and feeling constantly overwhelmed with the amount of information out there.  We don't want that for you.    I have a BRAND NEW 6-step plan on how to grow as a runner to...

Should you tackle your first marathon this year?  Are you worried that you won't be able to do marathon training without feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or that you will miss family time?   In this episode, Rachel (previous podcast guest from episode 66), shares why a structured but flexible plan that she received made her marathon dreams a reality not only surpassing her goal (sub 3:35:00) but e...

Happy New Year and we are kicking off 2023 with 5 special guests to celebrate this first podcast episode of the year with a party with our Healthy Runner coaching team!   In this episode, our team will get a bit deeper into why they love being a run coach, share their personal running goals for 2023, talk about marathon training, and answer some fun questions submitted by our clients!     Listen i...

Running isn't a battle of the sexes and there are some unique differences between female and male runners.  If you are a mother runner out there who wants to tap into your strength and manage the unique challenges you may face as a female runner then this is the episode for you!   Running and the gender differences is what we are talking about in today's expert interview!   Dr. Emma is passionate...

  Which type of back pain do you have?  Wondering if you should stop running or if running is making it worse?    I am going to share with you the steps you need to take to identify which of the 5 different types of low back pain you have, so you get back to running and spend less time and money at the doctor's office.   I also share my best tips regarding the initial management of lower back pain...

Have you struggled to keep your feet healthy as a runner?  Do you want to know what it is like to run 100 miles or if you are thinking about making the jump to ultra running then this is the podcast for you!   Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon athlete, coach, and podcast host.  He shares his best training, recovery, and foot health tips for ultramarathon running.   Related Episodes :   Episode 124:...