Healthy Runner Podcast

  Are you a runner who can't stop eating or craving sugar?   Do you go all day being "good" and then all hell breaks loose at night, and you can't stop yourself?    Are you thinking about food constantly and then you are disappointed in yourself that you have terrible willpower?   Our Healthy Runner Registered Dietitian, Brooke Czarnecki is here to help!  We are talking about how to kick cravings...

Hamstring injuries can be frustrating for many runners because it not only affects your long runs and speed but also limits your ability to sit during your work day!  The worst part about high hamstring tendinosis is that most medical practitioners don't know how to treat proximal hamstring tendinopathy and most of what you will find on google will tell you to stretch and rest it, which won't fix...

Does meditation help with running? Can meditation help you run faster?  If you are a runner who laces up your shoes for the simple reason of getting in that mental clearing run to help you manage stress, improve mood, and stay healthy (or it could literally be the only time in your chaotic day that you have time to yourself) then you will want to listen to this experiential learning episode!   Reb...

  Have you been told to stop running because you have an injury?  Are you wondering if you should stop running if your knees hurt?  Can running actually help with injuries?   Dr. Nicole Turnbow is a physical therapist and owner of Body in Motion, a performance based physical therapy clinic in Bloomfield Connecticut.   In this episode we have a fun conversation on why you may not need to stop runni...

Want to burn more fat, become more efficient as a runner, and not bonk during your next race?   Dr. Cameron Garber is a physical therapist, owner of Body Smart in South Ogden Utah, and host of the Running Unbroken Podcast.   Metabolic testing is the best way to get your true resting metabolic rate and understand how many calories you're burning during rest and running and whether your energy sourc...

Have you started running as an adult and you would like to know how to become a better, smarter, and faster runner?   Then you will want to listen in and meet Elisabeth Scott who is not only the founder and head coach at Running Explained but is also the host of the Running Explained Podcast!    In this episode we chat about why she started running, her personal struggle with addiction, alcoholism...

Are you a runner who has been recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or have you had MS and you are thinking of starting to run?   Do you have MS and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation?     Dr. Gretchen Hawley is a Physical therapist, Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Creator of the MSing LINK, a MS wellness program, and has been a keynote speaker at several L...

Running a marathon is no joke!  It not only is running the actual 26.2 miles on race day but it is the training you put in for the months and years leading up to that one day experience.    The exhilaration of finishing a first marathon that I was able to experience 5 years ago and recently, I was lucky enough to be able to chase down a PR at the 2022 Hartford Marathon (even though I was experienc...

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Running Unbroken podcast with fellow physical therapist Cameron Garber from Ogden, Utah.      Here's a few highlights from this episode - listen in for MORE!   "People have the mindset of 'Maybe I'm too old to run or maybe I'm broken, or I'm not a 'runner''… looking at this 11 years later, you need to learn the strategies that allow your body to adapt to...

  Did you just finish a marathon?  Are you wondering what to do after your race to speed up recovery?     Coach Whitney and I are going to share our best marathon recovery tips!   We share with you exactly what you can do for your body immediately after you cross the finish line, when you get home later that day, and in the next couple of days after your marathon.     Following these recovery tips...

Are you nervous about your first marathon and scared that you won't be mentally tough enough to get through 26.2 miles?   Have you run multiple marathons and your fitness level always indicates you can be getting faster marathon times but your mind just keeps getting in the way?   We have coach Cat back from our Healthy Runner coaching team to share 7 actionable race day mindset tips so you can ha...

Wondering how to make your marathon dreams a reality?   Avoid these top 10 racing mistakes that could ruin your marathon!   Coach Claire Bartholic is back on the show to share how to avoid these common mistakes so you can hit your marathon goals.   What are the 10 mistakes?  Listen in and learn from the planted runner herself!   Claire Bartholic is a Certified Running Coach, Sports Nutrition Speci...

It's marathon season!  Just like our last couple of episodes we are going to provide you with some jam-packed value so you can make the most of your marathon training!    This is a special episode in which your podcast host answers the marathon questions you submitted!   We chatted about everything from marathon nutrition…strength…mantra's… race strategy…salt intake…carbon plated race shoes and so...

As a Healthy Runner, it's so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul every day, not just when you get sick or before a big race…   Self-care tips to be the best version of yourself as a runner so you can take charge of your life is what we are going to help you with today!   Do you always put everyone else first?  Yes, mother runners I am talking to you!     Are you...

Have you been running 30+ miles a week and strength training consistently, but your marathon times are not improving?    Do you feel like your body is ready to push the limits, but you're feeling stuck and not anywhere close to getting a PR anytime soon?   If your marathon times hit a plateau and you want to get faster, feel strong, stay healthy after crossing that 26.2 finish line, then this is t...

Do you have an upcoming marathon on your calendar?    Have been searching things like…what are the best tips for marathon runners? or what should you not do during a marathon?   Maybe you are wondering how to prepare for a marathon for race day success…   Today, I have with me a very special guest and colleague of mine, Dr. Victoria Sekely who is a Physical therapist, strength coach, run coach and...

Guess who's back…back again!  We are talking about how to properly fuel for your marathon!      Are you training for a marathon, or have you been fearful to sign up for one because you don't know what or how much to eat or drink during a long run or race?   Our Healthy Runner Registered Dietitian, Brooke Czarnecki shares the best ways you can fuel your body so you can feel confident to toe the lin...

Today, Duane is on the other side of the mic and is interviewed by Denny Krahe.  Duane shares his personal running journey and why runners should be treated differently.  He also shares how he has evolved professionally as a physical therapist who now exclusively helps runners through the Healthy Runner podcast and his signature coaching program.     Duane and Denny chat about:   - Being an adult...

Have you heard about heart rate training?  Do you want to know more about MAF training or how to slow down in order to get faster?  Denny Krahe is a Retired Athletic Trainer, CSCS, and full-time running coach/podcaster (Diz Runs Radio) and author of the book Be Ready on Race Day.    Denny will provide you a better understanding of heart rate training and why slowing down can be so beneficial to yo...

Have you just committed and signed up for your first marathon?  Are you wondering how to run a marathon?    Or you could be marathoning for a while but don't really know how to train properly and you are looking to run faster.     Looking to conquer the marathon and not get injured along the way?   Then this training is for you!  I have coach LaToya from our Healthy Runner coaching team here with...

Do you want to know how to break through mental barriers when running?  We are talking about gaining mental strength and how you can improve your mindset and decrease anxiety so you can get out of your own way in achieving your goals in not only running but in life!   If your mind has become your biggest obstacle with your running, then you will want to listen to this episode in which we discuss 8...

Francisco started running 3 years ago at age 54 to lower his cholesterol so he didn't have to take pills.  His health improved immediately and he also fell in love with running.     He hit PR's early and often but then hit a plateau in his running and was even getting slower.  Like most new runners he was just running the same miles every day and didn't know he should be strength training.   He wa...

Do you have a 4 legged friend? Have you wanted to run with them but you're unsure if it's the right choice for you or exactly how to go about it?  This week, Coach Whitney takes over for Dr. Scotti and hosts episode 131 with guest Gretchen from our Healthy Runner Coaching Program to discuss all things pup and runner related!  They will discuss : Is it OK to run with your dog? How can I safely run...

Are you a runner who gets 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?   Have you been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to increase your speed or increase your distance you get injured and stop running because of knee pain?    You may have started reading about Runner's Knee and thought you should just...

Do you have a burning question you're dying to have answered by our founder and run coach?  Have you been waiting to hear Duane on the other side of the mic?  This episode is for you! Today we are flipping the script just like we did in Episode 100 of The Healthy Runner Podcast and having our behind the scenes podcast editor, Allie Eldridge, host the episode and interview the man himself, Dr. Duan...