In this special edition episode I run you through the skill of gliding (maximizing forward momentum and movement). Listen and run with me for a 15 minute mechanics session filled with golden nuggets working on leaning and forward propulsion. This is the audio from the final mission of my newest running mechanics course, Learn 2 Glide where I strategically take you step-by-step through the process of learning to glide. The course can be purchased or "leased" HERE. Hope you find this episode as...

Learn to hANKLE (lean forward hinging at the ankles) and your knees will be thankful! In this episode I answer the following questions: 1.) What is leaning? 2.) Why is leaning important while running? 3.) How does leaning change with hills? Check out my newest course, "Learn 2 Glide" for step-by-step instructions on how to lean and propel forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Visit Xero Shoes to find your foot's sole mate! Interested in running smarter, safer, and faster? Of course you are! Check out my newest online course on running mechanics- Learn 2 Glide ! It can be accessed through an app on your mobile device for convenient execution! As always thank you so much for listening and your gracious support of this brand and my mission of helping the world run safer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

What is the most efficient way to handle hills or trails? I will go through three modifiable actions: leaning, propelling, and cadence and how these change depending on the surface and inclination. Training Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E9-E12, E14. Season 2: E2, E6, E7 Injury Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E3, E4, E7, E16, E17. Season 2: E1, E3 Hope you enjoy this episode! Doc M@ Visit L2R101.com for training plans and programs --- Support this podcast:...

Analogies Series: Part 1 of 3: Mechanics (Training & Injury episodes to follow). In this episode Dr. Minard correlates efficient running mechanics to baking a cake, riding a segway, skateboarding, spring shocks, and skipping a rock. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches - l2r101.com . Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email [email protected] ---...

Are you ready to become an arm swing expert? In this episode I go over the role of the arms with running and common inefficient swing patterns. Additionally, you'll learn a drill that you can do to help learn your most efficient arm swing. Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG ⁠Learn.2.Run⁠ or email [email protected] --- Support...

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard breaks down the similarities and differences between long distance running and sprinting. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG...

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard breaks down and ranks which is more important for injury prevention: mechanics vs training. ⁠⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the...

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard discusses the pros/cons of running outdoors vs treadmill and what may be best for you. ⁠Join the Learn 2 Run Club⁠ for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow...

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Show notes coming soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard discusses breathing fundamentals as they apply to running. He explains the role of oxygen flow in deciding what breathing technique is most applicable at different stages of running. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently,...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he’s passionate about helping others run safely. Dr. Minard explains how physical therapists evaluate patients to design a treatment strategy tailored to their needs and significant signs and events necessitating a physical therapy consultation. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.  Dr. Minard describes a systematic approach to running for beginners in this episode.  He describes three aspects: Programming, Mechanics, and Shoes. He also offers specific tools to help with each of these aspects.  Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. Welcome back to season 2 of the Learn to Run podcast! Show Notes Coming Soon

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard recaps the first season. He breaks down what each episode is about and who could benefit from it. Show Notes Coming Soon

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes three locations your knee pain is coming from, what is causing them and how to correct them. Show Notes Coming Soon

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes four running forms that could be causing it and ways to fix them. And as a bonus, he talks about ways to make it through your work day to reduce low back pain. Show Notes Coming Soon

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Meet our host, Dr. Matt Minard, a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running but is also passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard describes the mechanics of Foot Strike Pattern when running. He explains how this pattern plays out in relation to the three phases of running and directly determines the overall efficiency of running. Top Takeaways "If you are landing on something other...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Guest: Coach Claire Bartholic from The Planted Runner Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In today's episode, Dr. Minard speaks with The Planted Runner, Coach Claire Bartholic. If you prefer to watch this episode, you can! See the episode transcript.

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In today's episode, Dr. Minard concludes the 3-Part strength training series with the third aspect describing how to combine cross-training with resistance training using specific tools, as well as when exactly to incorporate both resistance training and body weight...

Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In today's episode, Dr. Minard continues on Strength Training, with the spotlight on the knee and ankle joints, the "Kankle." He's not only explaining ways to strengthen the muscles around these joints but also when, and what muscles should be strengthened. If you prefer to watch this episode, you...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard discusses the first aspect of strength training, explaining the role of the hip muscles and pelvis in running, and how training can be tailored to increase the efficiency of these structures to increase speed. Top Takeaways "A strength training...

Host: Dr. Matt Minard Episode Summary Dr. Matt Minard, the owner of Learn 2 Run, is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely. In this episode, Dr. Minard continues sharing how to increase speed. Following up on the last episode, he describes in detail, specific speed-based training strategies aimed at increasing muscle efficiency and overall running capacity. Top Takeaways "The harder that you work,...