Send us a Text Message. 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

Send us a Text Message. The solues is one of the most important muscles we use when running, yet we still don't always strengthen it correctly. Join me in todays episode as I talk about how you can strengthen your soleus, the role of this important calf muscle, and how you can improve it's power so you can run faster. Youtube Video with examples of exercisesRunners Complete Program for full body strength and mobilityToe Spacers: 10% off with code DRLISA10

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we're shifting gears back to talking about how you an improve your running and keep running for years and years to come. I am so excited to have Run Coach Shelley Aniciente, a run coach who has been running for 30 years and shares a lot of golden nuggets in this interview.  Shelley discusses her journey with running and how she has been able to keep running despite injuries and setbacks, the role nutrition plays and common mistakes runners are...

Send us a Text Message. If all you do is run, let's face it, you can get burnt out quickly. Research has shown us the benefits to adding in strength training, but what else should we do outside of running to improve our running and not get burnt out.. Today we have Dr. Libby Schwartz with us to talk all about the most effective way to schedule your week and take a different approach to your running routine. As runners, all we want to do is run, but adding in variety into your weekly routine...

With all the research behind zone 2, it can still be really hard to execute. In today's episode we are going to talk through common mistakes and tips that will make your zone 2 journey easier. Links and Resources: Setting Up Zone 2 (FREE Video Series)Zone 2 Part 1 Podcast EpisodeZone 2 Part 2 Podcast EpisodeRunners Complete Program: Top Injury Prevention and Strength Program for RunnersDr. Lisa's Youtube ChannelSeparate and strengthen your toes with Toe Spacers. One of the best tools a...

Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, also known as sit bone pain, can be very tough to treat because of how much you use your hamstrings when you're running.   Today we have Dr. Sarah Louie with us to talk all about the most effective way to treat proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Our first reaction whenever pain pops up is to stretch it, but with this type of overuse running injury, it is not the best move. Listen to today's episode for actionable steps you can take to get rid of sit bone...

When it comes to seeing progress in your running, it isn't always linear, but there are things you can do to speed up the process and have a breakthrough year in running. Today we have Dr. Duane Scotti to chat about the 6 steps and exactly what you can do to progress as a runner.  Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+...

If you want to prevent injuries this year, it's a must to work on your running form and more specifically what is happening at the hips. When you address what is happening in the single leg position during gait and it becomes stronger and more stable, you significantly decrease your risk for injuries.  This really comes down to strengthening your gluteus medius, but not the way most people see glute med strength. Listen to todays short, sweet and to the point episode to get all the details...

ITS RACE WEEEEK!!! Which really means, the hard work is done. You have done everything you could do with the tools and resources you have available to prepare for the race. Now comes the hard part, convincing yourself that you can do it. If you're anything like me, confidence is strong during training and then plummets the week of the race. You start to question if you can do it, if you can finish in X time, or what will go wrong.  That's where your mental preparing comes into play. We all...

If you wan to run more efficient, improving your running form is the first place I would start. When you tweak and improve your form, your running economy improves, your injury risk is lower, and you can improve your performance faster. But trying to improve your running form can feel overwhelming. You may have even thought: Where do I even start? How do I know the new cue is even helping? Whenever I help someone improve their form, I always work top down- analyzing their head, shoulders,...

There is a lot of gray area when it comes to the return to run process, especially if you are trying to increase your endurance. You may have even wondered: "When can I run more?" or "Should I take a couple days off from this pain? " Joining us on the podcast to answer these questions and more is Dr. Katherine Campbell: a physical therapist and run coach that just returned to pain free running post injury after a year of rehab.  In today's episode, we chat through our experiences with...

Running with pain for more than 3 months? Or maybe you haven't been able to run due to chronic pain. Pain is a complicated topic, but in today's podcast Dr. Lisa breaks down what is so different about chronic pain and how she treats it with the biopsychosocial model. While this topic is geared for those with chronic pain, any runner with pain can benefit from understanding pain in order to decrease the pain. We cover the following: What is chronic pain and how it should be treated different...

If running is a hobby and we run to relieve our stress, then why does it still stress some runners out? Today on the podcast we have run coach Nicholas Klastava who breaks down when a runner should make the switch to running for effort instead of pace and how this one switch can improve their performance and mental strength.  Nick is a run coach that works with runner to not only improve their performance, but also their mental performance including celebrating every small win. In today's...

Statistics show 70-80% of runners get injured with majority of the injuries from overuse.  Runners can do all the strength training, mobility, and injury prevention courses yet still be a high risk for injury due to their training plan. To help us understand the role our training plan plays with running injuries and how to prevent it,  we have Brodie Sharpe with us today.  Brodie Sharpe is a Physical Therapist in Australia and you may have heard him from the top rated podcast "The Run...

If running is 80% mental, we should probably address our mental state and performance more often...right?  To help us understand what our thoughts around running and when running are coming from,  we have Dr. Angie Brown with us today. Dr. Angie Brown is a Physical Therapist that has worked with hundreds of running on not just their physical performance, but also improving their mental performance. In today's episode, we chat through different examples of self-sabotage and how to avoid it to...

There are so many benefits to running majority of your mileage at an easy pace, but even though runners know this, we still tend to go out too fast and too hard for most of our runs.  Slowing down your speed will help you: increase your overall speed during race day or speed workouts, increase endurance faster, decrease fatigue, improve aerobic base, decrease risk for injury, and so many other benefits. In today's episode, we are going to break down what "easy" really means when it comes to...

If you are ready to include strength training into your 2024 running routine, but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. As runners, we know we should be strength training, but not all strength training is created equal. To help us understand exactly what runners should be doing in the gym or at home, we have Dr. Gaby Go with us today. Dr. Gaby Go is a Physical Therapist and Run Coach that is currently training for the Boston Marathon. She was a D1 track athlete as the...

In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through 27 marathon tips that you should know before you run your first marathon. These tips are bite size and effective as they have been collected from previous clients, experienced marathon runners and from trial and error!  Links for the episode:  FREE PDF: How to incorporate strength training and running without overwhelmFollow Along Dynamic Warm Up on YoutubeMagnesium for muscle cramps (Use Code LISA to save 20%)Strength Training Program for Runners

In this episode, Dr. Lisa explains how to prevent bunions and what the research says about treating bunions. Bunions can be genetic but they can also be a sign of improper big toe stability and mobility. This imbalance of load causes the bone to take the shape of where the force is going. Links: Toe Spacers (Use code DRLISA10) Foot and Ankle Program Orthotics Episode Research...

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks explains 2 running form cues you can use today in your runs to run more efficient and effortless. Learn how to apply these cues, when to use them and the why behind the cues. Your running form should be worked on just like any other skill, however its often complicated how to apply the popular running cues to your form. To keep it simple, Dr. Lisa goes through 2 cues that if you master, will improve your running form immediately. To work one on one with Dr....

In this episode, Dr. Lisa dives into the crucial topic of common mistakes runners are making when they rehab their foot and ankle injuries. Whether you're currently sidelined or looking to prevent future injuries, join us as we explore the 3 most common errors that runners are making when dealing with plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendonitis, posterior tibialis pain, and ankle sprains and discover practical strategies to rehabilitate and strengthen your feet and ankles.  Foot...

In this episode, Dr. Lisa dives deep into piriformis syndrome and how to get rid of a deep glute ache when running. Here's what you'll learn: What is the difference between piriformis syndrome vs sciaticaWhy stretching is not the answer to getting rid of painHow Dr. Lisa addresses piriformis syndrome in runnersWhat types of exercises work to get rid of deep glute painGet rid of piriformis pain with the Hip Program: 12 weeks of running specific rehab exercises that get down to the source of...

In this episode, Dr. Lisa talks through how to improve your power output and force output through plyometrics. Learn how to perform plyometrics, why you should be doing plyometrics and why to program them into your workout.  Episode 16: How to Improve Speed This YearTo improve power with plyometrics, go through the Runners Complete Program: 12 weeks of strength and mobility for runners to prevent injuries and run strongerComplete Runners Club: $7 TRIAL for a monthly membership that includes...

In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through her first marathon and recaps things that went well, what she would have done differently, and how she felt during the race. A marathon was never in the plans for 2023, but with a good training plan, Dr. Lisa's mindset quickly shifted to understanding that a marathon really was possible.  Black Friday Sales (Good until 11/25) ⬇️ Foot and Ankle Program + Foundations FREE- Value $59 (Use code BF10 for $10 off for podcast listeners only)Hip Program +...