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Healthy Runner Podcast278. The 5-Step Injury Prevention System Every Runner Needs with Dr. Duane ScottiBecome a member of Healthy Runner Academy here! Tired of stretching, foam rolling, or buying new shoes — only to still end up injured? In this episode, Dr. Duane Scotti pulls back the curtain on the real system that helps adult runners stay strong, consistent, and injury-free. You’ll learn the exact 5-stage framework used inside the Healthy Runner Program to prevent injuries before they start — so you can train smarter, avoid setbacks, and hit your race goals with confidence. Whether you’re starting fresh, bouncing back from an injury, or chasing a new PR… this...2025-06-2652 min
Healthy Runner Podcast276. Injury-Free Marathon Training: 6 Proven Steps Every Runner Should Know with Dr. Duane ScottiApply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Are you tired of injuries derailing your marathon dreams? You're not alone—70% of runners get injured during marathon training. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this game-changing episode, Dr. Duane Scotti—physical therapist, running coach, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner—shares the proven 6-step framework he’s used to help thousands of runners train smart, stay strong, and cross the 26.2 finish line pain-free. Whether you’re a first-time marathoner or a seasoned runner who’s been stuck in the injury cycle, this ep...2025-06-0531 min
Healthy Runner Podcast273. Stronger Strides: 3 Game-Changing Strength Tips for Marathon Runners with Dr. Duane ScottiApply for Marathon Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! Struggling to get stronger without sabotaging your marathon training? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to choose between getting faster or staying injury-free. In this episode, we’re breaking down 3 game-changing strength training strategies that will finally help you train smarter, not harder. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just want to finish strong without aches and setbacks, these are the tools most runners are missing. You’ll learn: 💪 The essential strength moves every distance runner should be doi...2025-05-1554 min
Healthy Runner Podcast268. What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Running With Knee Pain with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] The Ultimate Runner’s Knee Guide to Pain Free Running The Truth About Running & Knee Pain - What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You! Are you sidelining your runs because of nagging knee pain? Have you been told that running will wear down your joints and lead to arthritis? You’re not alone…but what if I told you that advice might not be the whole story? In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden truths about running and knee pain that your doctor might not have shared. We’ll bust...2025-03-2742 min
Healthy Runner Podcast260. Knee Pain When You Run? The Truth About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] The Ultimate Runner’s Knee Guide to Pain Free Running Knee pain while running? Here’s what you need to know about runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome. No running is not bad for your knees and no you don’t need to stop running with knee pain. In fact, regular running strengthens the joints and actually protects against development of knee arthritis later in life. If you are feeling achy knee pain along the inside or front of your knee that worsens with running uphill, stairs...2025-01-2339 min
Healthy Runner Podcast258. How to Start Running (6 Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti[DOWNLOAD] The Ultimate Beginner Guide for Runners If I was going to start running in 2025 this is the exact 6-Step process that I would follow! Our runners have actually been using this for years to start running and stick with it so they could improve their health and feel better not only physically but mentally as well! Over the past 5 years, I have created and redefined the #1 way to stay healthy while running well into your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond. Our services and community have helped over 500 runners...2025-01-0948 min
Healthy Runner Podcast256. Missed Your Running Goals This Year? Here’s How to Start the New Year Strong with Dr. Duane Scotti USE CODE: STRONG100 for $100 off the Healthy Runner Strength Program Missed Your Running Goals this Year? Here’s how to start a new year strong. Let’s get real about a topic that is often overlooked in the running world - What to do when you don't meet your yearly running goals. If you’re feeling frustrated or embarrassed right about now, this is for you! Whether you’re coming up short of your goals (consistency, miles, time on the clock, qualifying for a race) or things really aren’t...2024-12-1944 min
Healthy Runner Podcast255. Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Treatment to Avoid to RUN PAIN FREE with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Here’s why your achilles tendonitis is not getting better and why you are still not running! One of the most common reasons why your achilles tendon pain is lingering like an annoying pebble inside your shoe during a long run is because you have a unique form of achilles tendinopathy that is occurring at the insertional site versus the more common type that is in the mid portion of the tendon. Achilles tendonitis treatment for insertional tendinopathy is different! Dr. Duan...2024-12-1257 min
Healthy Runner Podcast253. 6 Steps to a Stronger Running Body this Winter with Dr. Duane ScottiApply for Winter Strong Coaching here (limited spots)! [Download] Strong Glute Guide Here’s how to strengthen your body for better running during the winter months! If you are struggling with constant injuries or not getting any faster as a runner, I am going to share with you why winter is the best time to finally get over these common sticking points in your running journey with my 6 Steps to building a stronger running body! In this episode you will learn all about… 2024-11-211h 11
Healthy Runner Podcast252. Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Achilles tendonitis treatment exercises don't matter if you are running in the wrong shoes. Dr. Duane Scotti shares 4 key features to look for when shopping for the right running shoe to run pain free! In this episode you will learn… - What heel drop is best for achilles pain - Running shoe heel counter cushioning for achilles tendonitis - Runners guide for achilles tendonitis treatment - What is heel counter stiffness - Runnin...2024-11-1443 min
Healthy Runner Podcast251. How to Avoid The Most Common Running Injuries with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] How to Run Injury Free (6 Steps) How to avoid the most common running injuries! From patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) and IT band syndrome to shin splints and plantar fasciitis, Dr. Duane sits down with Dr. Mani Alavi from the Adaptation by Fire Podcast to share practical strategies to keep you running strong so you can enjoy injury free lifelong running. Dr. Scotti also debunks the myth that running damages the knees and highlights why a dynamic warm-up routine is essential for priming your body before hitting the pavement. Wheth...2024-10-311h 29
Healthy Runner Podcast249. I Couldn’t Run for 42 Days with a Running Injury and this is what I learned with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] Return to Running after Injury Program For the first time in my 13 year adult onset running journey, I didn’t run for 6 weeks! The longest time I ever went without running was 10 days after the cape cod marathon last year to allow for full recovery. The longest time I ever needed to recover from an injury without running was 3 days! No, I didn’t get lazy or burnt out from running but I suffered my first running injury that forced me to shut down...2024-10-171h 15
Healthy Runner Podcast247. How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis in 5 Minutes with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners Achilles Tendon strengthening and loading exercises are an important part of the treatment plan for achilles tendonitis. Dr. Duane Scotti shares how you can get rid of achilles pain to run pain free in 5 minutes! In this episode you will learn… - Dr. Duane’s best tips for achilles tendonitis treatment success -The exact exercises that will only take 5 minutes out of your day - What mistakes you need to avoid in fixing ach...2024-10-0347 min
Healthy Runner Podcast244. How Teresa went from Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy to Boston Qualifier![Download] Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy E-book Have you been battling a nagging injury like proximal hamstring tendinopathy and you have been trying to get faster but keep coming up short? If you are feeling lost and would really like to get a marathon personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon then this is the episode for you! Teresa was suffering with upper hamstring tendon pain for 10 years and tried all types of treatments but every time she tried to run to her capability the pain would come back which left her feeling defeated an...2024-09-1257 min
Healthy Runner Podcast242. Top 7 Exercises for Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] Strong Glute Guide here! Do your legs feel heavy during your runs? Have you struggled to get faster regardless of how much you run? Are you a runner who is stuck in an injury cycle and you would finally like to start strength training? Do you want to know what strength exercises are best for running? I am going to share with you my top 7 strength training exercises for stronger, faster, and injury-free running and the best part is you can do this fu...2024-08-2947 min
Healthy Runner Podcast241. Running Training, Nutrition & Gear Questions Answered by Dr. DuaneAre you wondering how you get back into running after 2 weeks of not running? If you are only running for stress relief, do you need to do strength training or speed specific runs? How do you plan your fuel and hydration strategy for the New York city marathon given it starts so late? It’s time to provide guidance to your listener submitted questions tackling training, nutrition, and gear concerns! These are the topics that were covered in this informative episode! - H...2024-08-2254 min
Healthy Runner Podcast240. Ask Duane! The Answers to Your Running Injury and Recovery QuestionsAre you a runner wondering if stretching is good for you? Or do you want to know why you kick your ankles when you run? It’s time to answer your listener submitted questions answering your injury, injury prevention, and recovery concerns! The following questions were answered and I cover even more during this informative episode! - Is stretching good for you - Staying healthy during cold and flu season - Warm up before foam rolling - Kicking your ankles when running2024-08-151h 19
Healthy Runner Podcast237. Preventing Plantar Fasciitis this Summer (10 Tips) with Dr. Duane Scotti Sign up to Join Team Healthy Runner Half Marathon Training before 7/23/24 using this link [Download] The Ultimate Plantar Fasciitis Guide for Runners Are you a runner who’s been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to increase your speed or distance you get sharp pain under your heel? You feel it when you take that first step out of bed in the morning or get up from your desk during work. Plantar fasciitis can be frustrating for many runners the day after a lo...2024-07-1852 min
Healthy Runner Podcast227. IT Band Syndrome Prevention Tips to Conquer Marathon Training with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] The Ultimate IT Band Guide for Running Healthy Are you a runner who’s been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to train for a marathon you get sharp pain on the outside of your knee? Iliotibial Band Syndrome can be frustrating for many runners during a long run when you get that sudden jolt of knee pain that just stops you in your tracks and then you have to deal with lingering achiness and stiffness throughout your day when you get up from a chair, go do...2024-05-0956 min
Healthy Runner Podcast226. 5K Specific Training and Race Strategy with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] Race Day Checklist Have you been stuck in a 5K plateau and you just want to run faster? Have you been focusing on the marathon or half marathon distance with training and you want to test your fitness at a 5K but don’t know the best strategy? Have you tried to run fast for a 5K but you always seem to get injured? If any of these describes you then this is the episode for you! I just ran two 5K r...2024-05-021h 02
Healthy Runner Podcast224. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy in Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti (4 NEW TIPS)[Download] The Ultimate Guide to Running WITHOUT Hamstring Pain Do you get pain in your butt right under your glute that gets worse when you sit during work especially after a run? Do you just dread hills, that achiness feeling after a long run, long car ride or sitting on hard surfaces? Like so many of you, I thought that I should just stretch my hamstring and stop running and that would solve the problem. Unfortunately, that is probably the worst thing you can do to overcome this...2024-04-1850 min
Healthy Runner Podcast223. Run Disney Training (6 Must-Know Steps) with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] Marathon Training Guide How do you prepare for a Disney run? How do you survive the Dopey Challenge? In this runDisney ultimate training guide, Dr. Duane Scotti shares with you his 6 key steps to conquering your Disney running dreams! As the great Walt Disney once said…if you can DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT! Overcome fear or injury during your training with this 6-step disney running guide! In this episode, you will learn about the best Disney running training tips to not only finish your race or...2024-04-111h 19
Healthy Runner Podcast221. Your Race Questions Answered by Coach Lu[Download] Race Day Blueprint Are you getting ready to run your race? Whether it is a 5k, half marathon or a marathon here are your race day questions answered! In this episode, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team will reveal expert tips to help you toe the line ready to crush your race! Whether you are running a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or a marathon, this is the episode for you to feel confident and ready to run your best race! We answer the fol...2024-03-281h 26
Healthy Runner Podcast219. Strength and Injury Prevention for Running the first 2 months of the year with Dr. Duane ScottiFear of Running Injuries? Learn How to Prevent and Strengthen! January and February are crucial months for building strength and preventing injuries as you start your running journey for the year. If you have ever been told that you have “weak glutes” or “glute amnesia”, suffered from achilles tendinopathy, or a bone stress injury from running then you will want to hear what I learned at the national physical therapy conference this past month. In this episode, I am also sharing 4 key strength training and running tips to help you b...2024-03-141h 17
Healthy Runner Podcast218. Why Your Shins Hurt with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] The Ultimate Guide to Running WITHOUT Shin Splints Do your shins hurt whenever you start to run consistently or whenever you start a marathon training cycle?... Are you a runner who’s been frustrated in the past that whenever you try to run faster or increase your distance you get injured, frustrated, and you’re not able to run? You may have started learning about shin splints and thought you should just ice, rest (stop running), and take some Advil. When you...2024-03-0742 min
Healthy Runner Podcast216. How to Run Downhill with Coach Lu[Download] Marathon Training Blueprint Are you ready to become a downhill running pro? In this episode, coach Lufeng Zou from our Spark Healthy Runner coaching team will reveal expert techniques and tips to help you master the art of running downhill! This training will be the ultimate guide to mastering the exhilarating technique of running downhill. In this informative conversation, we delve deep into the intricacies of downhill running, providing you with invaluable insights and effective strategies to enhance your performance and minimize the risk of injuries. Whether you are runni...2024-02-231h 18
Healthy Runner Podcast215. Run Walk Run with Jeff GallowayRun Walk Run with a true legend and inspiration…Jeff Galloway! Before Jeff Galloway became a world class coach, and Official Training Consultant for runDisney, he was a world class distance runner, who represented the US in the Munich Olympics, The World Cross Country Championships, and many international events—teaming up with Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine, Bill Rodgers, and his college roommate and Boston Marathon Champion Amby Burfoot.. Jeff opened the first running specialty store, established Galloway training programs in over 100 cities, and has written 35 books on Running, Walking and nutrition. Millions have us...2024-02-151h 06
Healthy Runner Podcast214. 3 Running Secrets I Wish I Knew Earlier[Download] How to Start Running Blueprint If I started running today, I’d do this! In this episode, I share my key 3 running tips I wish someone told me earlier in my running journey. Whether you’re a beginner runner or an experienced runner, mastering these 3 foundational principles will unlock faster and healthier running for lifelong injury free running! Get the full deep dive story on how Duane Scotti became a healthy runner There are six parts of your running journey that need...2024-02-0839 min
Healthy Runner Podcast201. The 5 Biggest Post-Marathon Mistakes to Steer Clear of with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] Recovery Blueprint Post-Marathon Pitfalls: Avoid these 5 Common Mistakes! Have you just finished a marathon? Congratulations!! You have accomplished something only less than 1% of the US population has done before! A marathon is an incredible accomplishment and one that deserves some serious respect. This week 50,000 people finished the NYC marathon, and I am entering my 5th week after running my 3rd marathon in Cape Cod the same day as the Chicago marathon and therefore wanted to share what happens when that finish line euphoria fades away!2023-11-0944 min
Healthy Runner Podcast200. Duane Celebrates 200 Episodes with Carolyn Coffin 200 episodes!!! For the past 3 and a half years I’ve been bringing you the Healthy Runner podcast without missing a week. I have been showing up consistently each and every week because it is one of my greatest joys in my weekly routine! In this episode, I share a special conversation with my friend Carolyn Coffin who is a fellow running physio, coach and podcaster of the Inspired Soles podcast. We take a peek behind the curtain to share the joys, the flops, and some of my best memor...2023-11-021h 26
Healthy Runner Podcast198. Return to Running Program with Dr. Duane Scotti[Download] Return to Run Blueprint Are you ready to get back on the road after an injury? In this return to run program, I will guide you back on your journey to reclaiming the roads again and returning to running stronger than ever before without having to worry about falling into the injury cycle again. If you are wondering, how do you get back into running after years or how do you start running after a long time away whether it was due to an injury, illness, after...2023-10-191h 03
Healthy Runner Podcast196. The Ultimate Recovery Guide for Running with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] Ultimate Recovery Guide for Running Did you know that proper recovery is a key foundational concept for running success? Many runners underestimate the importance of recovery, but it can make all the difference in your performance and injury prevention. In this episode, I share with you the Ultimate Recovery Guide for Running! Running recovery is a major component of a well-rounded running routine, helping you become a more efficient, faster, and injury-resistant runner in your running journey. Matter of fact, it is one of the six steps to gr...2023-10-051h 05
Healthy Runner Podcast192. Quick and Effective 5-Minute Warm Up Routine for Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti[DOWNLOAD] Recovery Blueprint Ready to maximize your running performance with a quick and effective 5-minute warm-up? Incorporating this simple easy to follow routine of exercises specific for runners will not only keep you healthy but prime your body for running so it feels easier and more enjoyable. Warming up is crucial to preventing injuries and enhancing your overall performance. In this episode, I am going to share with you why it is important to incorporate warm up stretches and drills into your daily routi...2023-09-0736 min
Healthy Runner Podcast188. Runners Knee or IT Band Syndrome? Knee Pain Demystified with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] Runners Knee Pain Free Guides Frustrated runner with knee pain and you're not sure if you have Runner’s Knee or IT Band Syndrome? If you get achy knee pain in the front of your knee cap running up hills, going down stairs, squatting, and now it is starting to hurt when you stand up after sitting at your desk for a couple of hours then this episode is for you! If you get sharp pain on the outside of your knee especially when you ru...2023-08-1045 min
Healthy Runner Podcast187. Beat the Heat! 5 Must-Know Tips for Running in Hot and Humid Weather with Dr. Duane Scotti As we all know, running in high humidity can be challenging, but with a little planning and following these 5 tips, you’ll be able to master the heat and keep your running goals on track! In this episode, you will learn how to master the heat while running in hot and humid weather so you can crush your fall race! I will provide you with 5 essential tips to ensure your runs are enjoyable and safe, even in the most challenging conditions. Stay tuned to discover the expert advice you need t...2023-08-0350 min
Healthy Runner Podcast185. 4 Essential Hip Mobility Exercises for Tight Hips with Dr. Duane ScottiJoin Team Healthy Runner Half Marathon Training before we shut down enrollment on Monday 7/24/23! Are you a runner with tight hips? Do you want to know what are the specific ways you can loosen your hips before your run? Unlock your running potential with these 4 essential hip mobility exercises! In this episode, I'll guide you through a series of must-try exercises that will greatly improve your running form and have those legs feel looser during a run. Having proper hip mobility is crucial for runners as it allow...2023-07-2038 min
Healthy Runner Podcast183. Strength Training is Your Foundation for Running with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] How to Grow as a Runner (6 Steps) Did you know that strength training is the foundation for running success? Many runners underestimate the importance of strength training, but it can make all the difference in your performance and injury prevention. Matter of fact, it is one of the six steps to growing as a runner so you can run fast and last long! In this episode, I share with you the ultimate guide to building your running success by unleashing the power of strength training! Learn es...2023-07-061h 03
Healthy Runner Podcast181. 7 Foam Roller Exercises for Runner Recovery with Dr. Duane Scotti [Download] Foam Roller Instructional Video Don’t know what to do after your runs to optimize recovery? Have you ever felt like your muscles are tight, legs are heavy, or you have a knot that just needs to be released? Foam rolling can help increase blood flow, stimulate your nervous system, and allow you to release your muscles all on your own! Done consistently, this can maintain your flexibility, mobility, and prevent your muscles from overcompensating during your running to allow you to m...2023-06-221h 10
Healthy Runner Podcast176. Ask Duane! Your Questions Answered 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 and if they work - Hip dysplasia and running - Posterior tibial...2023-05-181h 11Healthy Runner Podcast172. 5 Ways to End Shin Splint Pain FOREVER with Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD[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 what shoes you wear or how much you ice your shins after your runs the pain...2023-04-2043 minHealthy Runner Podcast170. 5 Simple (Can’t Miss) Hip Exercises Any Runner Can Do with Dr. Duane Scotti[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 exercises but your knees started hurting! If this is you, I feel you and this is how I felt when I was ju...2023-04-0649 minHealthy Runner Podcast168. Base Training Updates for Your Best Race Season with Coach Duane Scotti[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 result in you getting faster as a runner during your race season but will be the primary reason why yo...2023-03-231h 22Healthy Runner Podcast166. How Dr. Duane Scotti Became a Healthy Runner[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 onset" runner who was constantly getting injured (despite being a sports physical therapist with b...2023-03-0956 minHealthy Runner Podcast163. Plantar Fasciitis Fix in 5 Steps So You Can Run with Dr. Duane ScottiWant 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 a plan that most adult runners know about! In this traini...2023-02-161h 02Healthy Runner Podcast159. 6-Step Plan to Grow as a Runner with Dr. Duane ScottiTrying 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 optimize your running f...2023-01-1925 minHealthy Runner Podcast155. 5 Types of Low Back Pain in Runners 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 and a hack that will immediately decrease your pain in the first c...2022-12-2245 minHealthy Runner Podcast153. Kicking Cravings and Balanced Nutrition with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN 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 with balanced nutrition in this episode! In this episode, Brooke flips the script and...2022-12-0859 minHealthy Runner Podcast145. Running Unbroken with Dr. Duane Scotti and Dr. Cameron GarberI 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 running.’” “If you’re looking to get fast and looking to get stronger, the best way is to add...2022-10-1341 minHealthy Runner Podcast141. Ask Duane! Marathon Questions Answered with Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhDIt’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 much more! Related Resources: Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy ...2022-09-152h 03Healthy Runner Podcast136. Runners Should be Treated Differently with Dr. Duane ScottiToday, 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 onset runner - The many benefits of running - Running isn’t for everyone - Specific tr...2022-08-111h 03Healthy Runner Podcast133. How to Gain Mental Strength in Running and Life with Elizabeth ClorDo 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 key principles to overcome mental barriers. Elizabeth Clor is a 31-time marathoner, 12x Boston Qualifier and author of...2022-07-211h 05Healthy Runner Podcast131. How To Run With Your Dog With Coach Whitney & Healthy Runner Client GretchenDo 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 with my dog? How many miles can I run with my dog? Ca...2022-07-0751 minHealthy Runner Podcast130. Runner’s Knee Success Story with Healthy Runner Client LindsayAre 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 ice, rest (stop running), and do some stretches… In this episode, Duane in...2022-06-3055 minHealthy Runner Podcast129. Ask Duane | Your Running Questions AnsweredDo 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. Duane Scotti! Duane will answer questions about everything from dealing with a runny nose during your runs to his favorite place to vacation, answering all the...2022-06-231h 30Healthy Runner Podcast126. How Gretchen Got Over Her Hip Pain. Client Success StoryHave you been struggling with hip, SI joint, or upper hamstring pain that has been limiting your running? Maybe you have decreased the miles of your long run or started running at slower paces than you normally would? Would you like to run pain free and get back to running more miles than you ever imagined? If so, I have just the story for you to be inspired by… Gretchen experienced this and felt this way too! In this episode, Gretchen will share how she got he...2022-06-0251 minHealthy Runner Podcast125. Ankle Sprain Tips to Get Back to Running Faster with Dr. Duane ScottiGet back to running faster after a sprained ankle! Ankle sprains are one of the most common traumatic injuries runners face and could potentially wreak havoc on your training whether you are trying to get out there a couple of times a week for some mental clearing miles or have a big goal half marathon or marathon coming up. Dr. Duane Scotti will provide you the critical steps in ankle sprain recovery and prevention so you can get back on the pavement or trail doing what you love faster! He will share with you the speci...2022-05-2647 minHealthy Runner Podcast124. Sprained Ankle or Broken Ankle? What To Do When You Roll Your Ankle Running with Dr. Duane ScottiHave you been out on a run and you roll your ankle? Before you go to the walk-in clinic to find out if it is broken or if it is just a sprain, you will want to listen to this training. Dr. Duane Scotti will share with you the steps you need to do to determine if you have a sprained ankle or broken ankle so you can get back to running and spend less time and money at the doctor’s office. In this episode, you are going to learn about...2022-05-1939 min
Healthy Runner Podcast120. Strength Training to Run Safe and Run Fast with Scott Greenberg, DPT, PT, CSCS[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework Do you struggle to get in your strength work or you don’t know what to do or how you should schedule your strength days in with your running? In this episode we are going to chat about all things strength training to run safe and run fast so you can gain some insight, confidence, and clarity on what your strength training should look like! Dr. Scott Greenberg is our guest today and he has an extensive background in all areas...2022-04-211h 11Healthy Runner Podcast118. Race Day Prep! 10 MUST DO TIPS with Coach WhitneyWill you be running your first race? Do you love to run races but never seem to put all the pieces together? You either don't eat the right food, get enough hydration, or always seem to rush to the start line and forget something! We are here to help you! In this ultimate deep dive training, coach Whitney and I will share with you the true, tried, and tested strategies to executing the perfect race! We will cover everything you need to know to prepare for your race the days leading up to the race that will allo...2022-04-071h 43
Healthy Runner Podcast112. Ask Duane! Your Running Injury, Nutrition, and Training Questions Answered!Running questions that you want to know the answers to… our Healthy Runner LIVE show was absolute fire with an ask Duane anything episode! This was so much fun to crowdsource questions from our healthy runner community about running injuries, nutrition, supplements, and training! This was a straight value packed episode in which Dr. Duane Scotti and our healthy runner coaching team answer your questions about… Achilles tendinitis Morton’s neuroma Foot strike patterns Knee pain treatment Muscle cramping in your foot Collagen supplementation Compression socks Half marathon hydration and fueling Foam rolling How many running shoes you s...2022-02-241h 41Healthy Runner Podcast111. 5 Mistakes You're Making to Get Rid of Your Knee Pain with Dr. Duane Scotti5 mistakes runners make to get rid of their knee pain? Yep, you are probably doing one of these… Tune in to learn what they are and learn what causes knee pain in runners and how to avoid these mistakes. Learn about Runner’s Knee and IT Band Syndrome and how to treat and prevent these common injuries. These are the strategies that have helped thousands of runners I have had the pleasure of working with during my career as a running physical therapist and coach. I hope they help y...2022-02-1743 minHealthy Runner PodcastGet Stronger, Run Faster, and Stay Healthy with these 5 Tips from Dr. Duane Scotti[DOWNLOAD] 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner E-book Do you want to get stronger, run faster, and stay healthy? You probably do because you follow this show! In this episode, we walk you through the foundational principles of this podcast and the SPARK blueprint. Follow these and you will prevent or heal from injuries without being told to stop running! This is an amazing conversation I had with 2 running physio’s Carolyn Coffin and Kim Senechal. Want to know the best part about our tips? They help you run fast too! Here are...2022-02-101h 26Healthy Runner Podcast108. Trail Running or Road Running? Get Your Sole Inspired with Carolyn Coffin and Kim SenechalWe are going to bring road runners and trail runners together today! Running is life, Life is running...What inspires your sole? In this episode we are going to chat about some common questions we get within our healthy runner community when it comes to trail running, maybe we will bust some myths, and then we will also talk about some healthy running tips by 2 running health experts and how running has inspired Carolyn and Kim to live a deeper and more meaningful life! These are just some of th...2022-01-271h 13
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat is Base Training in Running with Dr. Duane Scotti Hello and welcome to episode 105 on the Healthy Runner Podcast where we help you get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! Dr. Duane Scotti, an avid half marathoner, your running physical therapist and coach and the founder of SPARK Physical and the Healthy Runner Community does a deep dive training on one of the most important training topics in allowing you to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running! In this episode, Dr. Scotti breaks down the principles of base or founda...2022-01-061h 17
Healthy Runner PodcastClarity Leads to Action! Why I Created our 1:1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program with Dr. Duane ScottiLet me save you some time… You don’t have to feel like you are injured all the time You don’t have to feel like you're not getting any faster You don’t have to feel like you have to sacrifice the running you love to heal from an injury You don’t have to stress about what you should be doing for exercises in order to continue running into your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond! Listen in to learn how clarity c...2021-12-301h 03
Healthy Runner Podcast3 Foundations and Pillars of Lifelong Injury Free Running with Dr. Duane ScottiAre you a frustrated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a dedicated runner who is looking to get stronger, faster, and enjoy a long life of injury free running? Over the past 18 years, I have been helping runners as a physical therapist and run coach and have designed a system with a structured plan to get you out of the injury cycle and help unlock your greatest potential as a runner! In this episode, I break down the 3 foundational pillars to lifelong, injury free running! These have bee...2021-12-2343 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHealthy Runner Podcast Cold Weather Running Tips with Coach CatDo you want to know how to stay active and be able to get in those training runs during the cold winter months? In this episode, our very own Healthy Runner Coach Cat will cover: Why she loves running in the winter Does cold temperature affect running? Wind chill effect on running in the cold How to prepare for running in the cold What material is best for running in cold weather? What is the best cold weather running gear? How do you stop your lungs from burning when running in the co...2021-12-091h 19
Healthy Runner PodcastGet to Know the Running Coach and Physical Therapist: An Interview with Healthy Runner Founder Dr. Duane ScottiEPISODE 100 is here! This week we are turning the tables and our behind the scenes podcast editor Allie Eldridge takes to the mic to interview the one and only, founder of SPARK Healthy Runner, Dr. Duane Scotti! We are so excited to have Duane on the other side of the mic to tell his story of how he started running, how SPARK Healthy Runner has become what it is, and where he sees it in the coming years! Duane will discuss the following questions and questions and more! What made Duane...2021-12-021h 08
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat Are Strides and How Do You Do Them with Coach WhitneyDo you want to get faster as a runner? Let’s be honest...who doesn’t? We are talking about using strides as a tool to practice running fast in small chunks so you can get good at running fast later on in your training. Learn why these are a great way to improve your running form and speed. In this episode, our very own Healthy Runner Coach Whitney will cover: What are strides How do you do strides When to run strides Why should you run strides What are the...2021-11-2547 minHealthy Runner PodcastPosterior Tibial Tendonitis Treatment for Runners with Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD[𝘿𝙊𝙒𝙉𝙇𝙊𝘼𝘿] Return to Run Program without Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Have you been diagnosed with posterior tibial tendonitis or are you wondering if you can still run with pain on the inside of your ankle? Do you get sharp or achy pain on the inside part of your shin or your ankle and foot? Have you had visible inflammation or a popping sensation and now your ankle just feels stiff? You most likely have been running through the pain recently and you may be scared to go to the doctor because you don’t want them to tell you to st...2021-09-161h 05
Healthy Runner PodcastRambling with Running Coach and Podcaster Matt ChittimThis was such a joy to sit down with the rambling runner himself, Matt Chittim to discuss all things running, podcasting, recovering from injuries, dad life, and even best places to visit in New England! Matt is a running coach and podcaster of one of the top 10 running podcasts of all time, the Rambling Runner Podcast. In this episode, Matt pulls back the curtain to share his running journey, podcast journey, dealing with a frustrating injury, and even provides us with some running form and training tips! He was even a goo...2021-08-261h 14
Healthy Runner PodcastAsk Duane! Your Running Questions AnsweredAsk Duane! You submitted the questions…I answered them! In this episode, we covered some common running injuries, stretching, strengthening, trail running, fueling for long runs, race recovery and even calcium supplementation! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! Here is the link for the research survey mentioned in this episode, thank you in advance for your participation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ztmv2v3AeMUQ5LLNUxsQpnBFVCAzVTb1IShswO7MP8o/edit Ultimate Hamstring Guide For Runners: https://sparkyourtraining.com/hamstring-guide/ Here are t...2021-08-191h 01
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat I Took Away from My First Live Race BackLive racing is back!!! It has been 21 months…that is how long it has been since I have been able to be surrounded by our running community for a live half marathon! I just ran the 2021 Cheshire half marathon and just needed to share my thoughts about racing and where we stand as a running community since the pandemic began. In this episode, I will share my thoughts about our summer cohort of team of healthy runners, my personal race and where it fits in my running journey, and my thoughts about our running community and...2021-07-2248 min
Healthy Runner PodcastShin Splints: A Runner’s Guide to Conquering Shin Pain with Dr. Duane Scotti[DOWNLOAD] Shin Splint FREE E-book Have you experienced that front of shin pain? Do you find yourself experiencing pain when you start running a lot? Have you experienced shin splints before? This podcast interview is one that I did with Harrison Crum on the Marathon Training for Beginners podcast! I explain all of the info about this very common running injury! I answer questions like: What are shin splints? What are the symptoms of shin splints? Why do shin splints happen? How do I treat shin splints? How do I prevent shin splint...2021-07-0837 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat is Causing My Knee Pain with Running with Dr. Duane Scotti and Harrison Crum from Marathon Training for BeginnersDo 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 should just ice, rest (stop running), and do some stretches 🙄 This all sounds great…but the problem is when you start running again and building up your long runs that same pain comes back and now you are just running through it because you don’t want to sto...2021-06-0333 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat Pace Should I Run with Coach LuHave 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 scale? How can I find my perfect pace? Is there a calculator to determine runn...2021-05-131h 14
Healthy Runner PodcastJump Start Your Running with Plyometrics with Dr. Duane Scotti and Coach Claire BartholicDo 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 we are sponsored by our partner, Noxgear! Feel safe running in the dark with their amazing products li...2021-05-0655 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat Muscles Are Best to Strengthen for Running with Dr. Duane ScottiHave 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 training as runners? How do we progress our strength training? When should we back off our strength training? Sponsored By... This week we...2021-04-2943 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHow to Finally Get Back To Running Fast and Long without Hamstring Pain with Tim UrbanzHave 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 and shares some inspiration to remind everyone that you can return to running after an injury! Sponsored By... This episode is brought to yo...2021-04-2241 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHow To Prepare For a Half Marathon with Coach Duane Scotti[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 need to get ready to get out there! In this episode I will be covering common quest...2021-04-151h 00
Healthy Runner PodcastHow Rachel Got Stronger and Faster Running a Half Marathon PR! Case Study with Rachel BuckDo 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 dissertation for her PhD! Sponsored By... This episode is brought to you by UCAN! Click here...2021-04-0854 min
Healthy Runner PodcastIT Band Syndrome: 4 Can’t Miss Tips To Get Back To Running with Dr. Duane ScottiHow 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 running again and building up your long runs that pain comes back and now you are just running through it b...2021-04-0138 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat Does Heel Drop Mean with Running?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 of running shoes! Click Here -----> https://youtu.be/9WcMmKSTB7w Sponsored By... This episode is brou...2021-03-2524 min
Healthy Runner PodcastAchilles Tendonitis Part 1- Why Does My Achilles Tendon Hurt When I Run ?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 common running injury! This is Part 1 of this topic where I will go over e...2021-03-1138 min
Healthy Runner PodcastThe Episode Dedicated to My Mom | My Comeback Story Part 2 with Dr. Duane ScottiThis 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 episodes. This is an exciting, reflective, and very personal episode like none other that I have done in the past. I th...2021-02-2544 min
Healthy Runner PodcastGet After It with Olympian Carrie TollefsonIn 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 podcast and I am more than humbled to have her come on for our Live show within our Healthy Runner community! Carrie shares some...2021-02-1151 min
Healthy Runner PodcastMental Tips for Running with Coach Whitney and Coach CatHave 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 running? What percentage of running is actually mental? How Can I psych myself up to go for a run? Connec...2021-02-0436 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHip Pain in Runners with Dr Christopher Segler from Doc On The Run Part 2Hip 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 common causes of hip pain in runners. What exactly is the labrum and how does it get in...2021-01-0938 min
Healthy Runner PodcastTraining Cycles Running | Periodization in 2021 with Dr. Duane ScottiHave 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 running wins and staying healthy along the way! Every elite runner out there uses periodization to their advantage so why shou...2021-01-0731 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhat 2020 Has Taught Me | Lessons Learned with Dr. Duane ScottiHave 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 my life and business but also will share how they relate to our running too! Here is a sneak peak...2020-12-3149 min
Healthy Runner PodcastBest Exercises For Running with Dr. Duane ScottiBest 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://youtu.be/Woeuf17JQBM How to activate your side hip muscles: https://youtu.be/-TxU0R...2020-12-0354 min
Healthy Runner PodcastWhy Do My Feet Hurt When I Run? Plantar Fasciitis Treatment with Dr. Duane ScottiFoot 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 and ankle injuries - change shoes, purchase orthotics, ice, stretching, and all sorts of other fads out there. And...2020-11-0555 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHow To Recover After a Race | What To Do After Marathon and Half Marathon with Dr. Duane ScottiDid 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 distinct phases: Immediately after your race Day of your race Days following your race Fo...2020-10-151h 04
Healthy Runner PodcastHow To Prevent Running Injuries | Your Running Questions and Answers with Dr. Duane ScottiIn 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 pain when running? How do I stop my calves from hurting when I run? 2020-10-081h 04
Healthy Runner PodcastRunning Injuries | 3 Reasons To Not Stop Running with Dr. Duane ScottiHave 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 break down 3 reasons to not stop running when you have a running injur...2020-10-0139 min
Healthy Runner PodcastHow Fast Should You Run? 3 Types of Runs and When You Should Do Them with Coach Duane Scotti, DPT, PhDDo you have a plan when you head out the door to go for a run?...🤔 Are you wondering…how fast should I run? SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Greater New Haven region in Hamden, CT and wanted to help you as a beginner or advanced runner stay healthy by training smart with proper progression. Specifically, knowing how fast you should run by learning the 3 types of runs to stay running injury free! In this video, Coach & Physical Therapist Dr. Duane Scotti shares with you: What is base training? What is co...2020-07-1643 min
Healthy Runner Podcast3 Simple Steps To Get Rid Of Your Upper Hamstring Tendon Pain Forever with Duane Scotti, DPT, PhDDo you get that stubborn pain at the top of your hamstring right where it connects to your "sit bone"? This could be a dull achy pain that gets worse after your runs or sitting for a long period of time during your work day or a long car ride. Have you thought…will it ever go away? Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain just doesn't go away? SPARK Healthy Runner is located in the Great...2020-07-0940 min
Healthy Runner PodcastIT Band Syndrome | Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Get Back To Running with Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD[DOWNLOAD] A Runner's Guide to Conquering IT Band Syndrome Do you get that stubborn pain on the outside of your knee with running especially going up hills? This could be sharp at times and causes you to stop in your tracks and walk. Have you thought…will IT band syndrome ever go away? Have you tried rest, ice, and stopping running but every time you try and go back that pain stops you in your tracks? In this episode Dr. Duane Scotti educates you on what you need to know about IT...2020-06-1153 min
Healthy Runner PodcastSPARK Online Fitness Community [Coronavirus Home Workouts]I am taking this COVID-19 social distancing situation as a way to take lemons and make lemonade. “Every single thing you go through is designed to GROW you. Every experience made you WHO YOU ARE TODAY.” I am taking this as an opportunity to serve EVEN MORE of you! To help you STAY ACTIVE, STAY HEALTHY & Improve YOUR IMMUNITY (and mental sanity) During this crisis TOGETHER! 📍 That is why I have created the SPARK Online Fitness Community. To help you continue to move forward 🔜 in your health when most people are...2020-03-2210 min
Healthy Runner PodcastIntro To Becoming A Healthy Runner: My StorySo here’s the question.. How do runners like us remain active, get stronger, and heal from injuries without being told to stop running and create a healthy life for ourselves so we can continue to hit PR’s well into our 40’s and 50’s. This is the question and this podcast is the answer. My name is Dr. Duane Scotti, physical therapist, educator and creator of SPARK Physical Therapy. In this first podcast episode I share my own running (Duane Scotti) story. How I started my career as a physical therapists and developed a passion f...2020-02-2515 min