Rehab For Runners

Maybe you've heard of VO2 max, but what does your VO2 max say about your running? And is your watch's VO2 max reading accurate? In today's episode we go over: What is your VO2 Max and should you pay attention to it What does your VO2 max number say about your running and what is the average VO2 max Workouts you can do to improve your VO2 max Research and Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm....

Maybe you've heard of VO2 max, but what does your VO2 max say about your running? And is your watch's VO2 max reading accurate? In today's episode we go over: What is your VO2 Max and should you pay attention to it What does your VO2 max number say about your running and what is the average VO2 max Workouts you can do to improve your VO2 max Research and Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm....

If you are experiencing knee discomfort or instability when running downhill or going down the stairs, you may need to strengthen your quads. Your glutes are also important, but your eccentric quad strength plays a big role in knee stability, especially when going down a decline. In this episode, we will walk through why it's important to address your eccentric quad strength, ways to do so, a...

If you are experiencing knee discomfort or instability when running downhill or going down the stairs, you may need to strengthen your quads. Your glutes are also important, but your eccentric quad strength plays a big role in knee stability, especially when going down a decline. In this episode, we will walk through why it's important to address your eccentric quad strength, ways to do so, a...

The gluteus medius has multiple actions- hip abduction, hip internal rotation, hip external rotation, and single leg stability to prevent hip drop. Most runners have heard of the gluteus medius because social media told them to strengthen it or they have learned about it in previous PT. The gluteus medius is an important muscle to run stronger and stabilize the hip and knee, but does it prevent in...

The gluteus medius has multiple actions- hip abduction, hip internal rotation, hip external rotation, and single leg stability to prevent hip drop. Most runners have heard of the gluteus medius because social media told them to strengthen it or they have learned about it in previous PT. The gluteus medius is an important muscle to run stronger and stabilize the hip and knee, but does it prevent in...

Have you ever wondered if your weight affects your knee pain or is even causing your knee pain? In today's solo episode, we dive into the research that compares runners BMI and determined if that is affecting their knee injuries and recovery. We also compare the injury location for one with a higher BMI and why BMI might not be the best way to determine if someone is overweight or obese. Link...

Have you ever wondered if your weight affects your knee pain or is even causing your knee pain? In today's solo episode, we dive into the research that compares runners BMI and determined if that is affecting their knee injuries and recovery. We also compare the injury location for one with a higher BMI and why BMI might not be the best way to determine if someone is overweight or obese. Link...

Are you tired of waking up hungover? Or feeling like alcohol is effecting your career or life goals? Today we have Luc Zoratto, a life coach, marathoner, husband, and dad that talks us through his story to sobriety. His atypical path to sobriety didn't start as being a drunk or going to AA. Today, Luc has helped hundreds of people on their path to drinking less and becoming sober so they can...

Are you tired of waking up hungover? Or feeling like alcohol is effecting your career or life goals? Today we have Luc Zoratto, a life coach, marathoner, husband, and dad that talks us through his story to sobriety. His atypical path to sobriety didn't start as being a drunk or going to AA. Today, Luc has helped hundreds of people on their path to drinking less and becoming sober so they can...

Was barefoot running a trend or is it actually something we should be progressing towards? Is the book Born to Run accurate in that barefoot running prevents injuries? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa explains what happens to a runner's gait when they switch from a shod running shoe to a barefoot shoe or barefoot. She answers questions like: What is the research behind barefoot running? When...

Was barefoot running a trend or is it actually something we should be progressing towards? Is the book Born to Run accurate in that barefoot running prevents injuries? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa explains what happens to a runner's gait when they switch from a shod running shoe to a barefoot shoe or barefoot. She answers questions like: What is the research behind barefoot running? When...

When it comes to your first race at a new distance, the A goal should be to finish, but for your second time around, your goals can become more specific. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks you through things she is doing different for her second marathon and why. She also mentions tips that you can start to implement for your first marathon and lessons she learned when training last year. For...

When it comes to your first race at a new distance, the A goal should be to finish, but for your second time around, your goals can become more specific. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa talks you through things she is doing different for her second marathon and why. She also mentions tips that you can start to implement for your first marathon and lessons she learned when training last year. For...

Are you a runner who is diagnosed with a chronic illness or chronic pain? Join me as I interview Dr. Kate Bochnewetch- a physical therapist and run coach who is also living with a chronic illness. She shares her experience with her running journey while not knowing how she is going to feel when she wakes up. If you are looking for more resources, check out her instagram here:   the_running_dpt  An...

Are you a runner who is diagnosed with a chronic illness or chronic pain? Join me as I interview Dr. Kate Bochnewetch- a physical therapist and run coach who is also living with a chronic illness. She shares her experience with her running journey while not knowing how she is going to feel when she wakes up. If you are looking for more resources, check out her instagram here:   the_running_dpt  An...

When do I start fueling? How often should I fuel? When should I take in electrolytes? If you have ever wondered these questions or feel like you are winging your fueling strategy, this episode is for you. Today on the pod we have Dietician, Run Coach, and Personal Trainer Emily Moore. Emily Moore, also known as the Dietician Runner on Instagram is a wealth of knowledge for endurance runners and le...

When do I start fueling? How often should I fuel? When should I take in electrolytes? If you have ever wondered these questions or feel like you are winging your fueling strategy, this episode is for you. Today on the pod we have Dietician, Run Coach, and Personal Trainer Emily Moore. Emily Moore, also known as the Dietician Runner on Instagram is a wealth of knowledge for endurance runners and le...

What mindset should we have for running even if we were competitive growing up? How can we enjoy running while staying competitive? What does our mindset have to do with our performance? These are all questions Dr. Leah Avery breaks down from her own experience as a former D1 swimmer. Dr. Avery is a Physical Therapist and Run Coach who is a strong believer in enjoying your running journey based on...

What mindset should we have for running even if we were competitive growing up? How can we enjoy running while staying competitive? What does our mindset have to do with our performance? These are all questions Dr. Leah Avery breaks down from her own experience as a former D1 swimmer. Dr. Avery is a Physical Therapist and Run Coach who is a strong believer in enjoying your running journey based on...

Have you ever thought your running form was off? Or tried to adjust it, but really didn't know where to start? In today's episode we are chatting about some running form techniques that you can apply to your running today.  You might even want to run while listening to this episode!  Unfortunately, there's a lot of overwhelm and misconceptions to improving your running form, so let&...

Have you ever thought your running form was off? Or tried to adjust it, but really didn't know where to start? In today's episode we are chatting about some running form techniques that you can apply to your running today.  You might even want to run while listening to this episode!  Unfortunately, there's a lot of overwhelm and misconceptions to improving your running form, so let&...

When we are breathing with our diaphragm, we are able to decrease the tension in our low back, pelvic floor, hip flexor and chest. Discover 360 breathing and the correct way to "belly breathe" in todays episode. This breathing technique will help you control your breathing and decrease your heart rate even on the hottest summer days. Youtube for 360 Breathing Set Up Zone 2 Running Comple...

When we are breathing with our diaphragm, we are able to decrease the tension in our low back, pelvic floor, hip flexor and chest. Discover 360 breathing and the correct way to "belly breathe" in todays episode. This breathing technique will help you control your breathing and decrease your heart rate even on the hottest summer days. Youtube for 360 Breathing Set Up Zone 2 Running Comple...

If you're running, you're a runner and if you're a runner, you're an athlete, but we still don't always fuel like athletes (even though we should!). Join Amy and I as we chat through what type of fueling strategies will help improve your performance, how you should be fueling, and examples of fueling. Amy Goblirsch IG: the_running_dietician