Discover the truth behind building bone density and why weightlifting alone isn't the answer. Join us as we delve into functional fitness and debunk common myths on the #RunPainFree Podcast.   🔹 In This Episode: Debunking the misconception that weightlifting is the sole solution for bone density. Understanding Dana and Latricia's unique health journey and the risks they faced. The consequences of blindly following workout advice without considering individual needs. Exploring the connection...

Welcome to #RunPainFree Podcast, where we delve into the essential aspects of injury prevention and optimal performance for runners. In this milestone 100th episode, host Jessica Marie Rose Leggio explores the critical role of heart training in ensuring longevity and enjoyment in your running journey.   🔹 In This Episode: Unveiling the importance of heart training for runners, shedding light on its often overlooked significance. Exploring real-life examples, such as Becki's journey, to...

Join Jessica Marie Rose Leggio for a riveting episode of the #RunPainFree Podcast, where we delve into the widespread misconceptions about runner injuries, focusing on the often misunderstood condition of plantar fasciitis. 🔹 In This Episode: We are unraveling the complexities of plantar fasciitis, a common ailment among runners and sedentary individuals alike. We are exploring the roots of runner injuries, debunking the myth that they are solely caused by running. Highlighting Babette's...

Join Jessica Marie Rose Leggio in this transformative episode of the #RunPainFree Podcast, where we explore the untold effects of social media on the running community and dismantle the myths surrounding shin splints. 🔹 In This Episode: We are examining the shift in fitness culture influenced by social media over the past decade. Addressing the risks associated with misinformation about running injuries and methods. Dissecting the truth behind shin splints, clarifying widespread...

Listen in to find out How Jackie Overcame Foot Pain and Improved her Quality of LIfe! "I was doing all the wrong things. I had the wrong shoes and was just a mess." "Having the right strength in the right areas is very important for all different kinds of sports." "The warmup is key...I couldn't imagine going out for a run now without at least foam rolling." This episode follows the story of a runner who struggled with pain and injury and how she overcame these challenges to find joy in...

There's no better expert than an expert who's had to deal with their expertise as a person. This marathon season, know how experts in #RunPainFree help you feel empowered by having a better understanding of what’s going on with your body, which can help you improve your running experience. In this episode, Dr. Juliet McGrattan shares her personal journey with running and how it led her to write her book "Run Well." She will share why she runs, how she got started, and what made her write...

Did you know that stability sneakers create shin splints? You could be a full-foot-function runner with good form, but if you’re in a stability sneaker that doesn’t allow for foot mobility, you could begin to develop hip dysfunction…feeling it in your – you guessed it -- shins. The good news is that shin splints fall into the ache/pain category, which means they can be corrected quickly.

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast. Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio gives you the answers to a common and commonly misunderstood running injury. Today, we are talking about all things' itis'. Be it your elbow or your ankle; the underlying cause is the same. Have you ever heard of this before?  Well, that's why you need to listen up to this episode! If you liked this episode, you'll LOVE this training series because if you've ever wondered "#RunPainFree Bootcamp

Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast! Today, your coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio focuses her talk on Tens machines. Maybe you have one, perhaps you heard of them, or perhaps you want one. Whatever the case, listen up; Coach Jessica has some shocking news. One last thing, if you really want to stop nagging injuries from ruining your run journey, this program and training, #RunPainFree Injury Recovery Program, holds the secret every Injured runner needs! Check it out here:...

We hope today's topic acts as a light at the end of the tunnel for all injured runners out there. Don't give up, don't buy into the BS, have faith in yourself, your body!

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast! In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio debunks the rampant hogwash on familiar running form cues. Stay on your toes, they say, do the pose method says one camp, keep your elbows locked in says another. You've all heard it, yet you're all injured. So Coach Jessica sets the record straight before dropping the mic and walking off the podcast. Yes, this run form nonsense grinds her gears. Here's why…   Thinking about how you run will not...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast. Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose is talking about all things programming. She discusses: Why tailored programs are crucial, Why catch-all programs are a recipe for disaster, The dangers of hack coaches, amongst other topics. Listen up, runners, Coach Jessica in fine form, telling it like it is.  Long-distance isn't a walk in the park. Long-distance running is demanding. Are you crazy enough to question that? Yeah, you are asking it, aren't you? Ok,...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast. Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio talks with Scott Douglas, author of The Athlete's Guide to CBD. They discuss what CBD is, what it's not, what to look out for, and how it actually may benefit you as a runner.  Bio: Scott Douglas is a contributing writer for Runner's World and the author/co-author of several books, including Running Is My Therapy, The Athlete's Guide to CBD, Advanced Marathoning, and the New York Times bestsellers 26 Marathons and Meb...

Welcome once again to the #RunPainFree podcast. Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio gives you the low down on your IT Band. If you thought it was just at the side of your quads and you could stretch it out, listen up, rascal – you've got a lot to learn!  HERE'S WHERE YOUR IT BAND IS… Your IT band starts just below your knee. Place your hand beneath the back of your knee and grab it. Where your thumb rests is a tiny bone that protrudes out. That, my friend, is where your IT band inserts in...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast! In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio speaks with leading elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales. It sounds like a unique professional title, well, that's because he invented it!  Nick's career spans over 20 years. He has been a true innovator in bridging the divide between sleep science and creating actionable steps that athletes can implement to improve their rest and recovery. He is also the author of the international bestselling book...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast. Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio chats with Little Billy about one of the most common problems runners face – knee pain after running. If you've just rolled in from a run, get yourself a glass of water, your foam roller, and listen up. Coach Jessica is going to tell you straight.  Hey Coach, I have knee pain after running.  Oh, Little Billy, so much to learn.  The first thing you need to realize is that knee pain is not an injury. Your knees are...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast! Today, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio gives you a how-to guide on trusting your body again after getting injured. She serves it up the only way she knows how, with tough love. Enjoy! Are you running scared? It is all too common for people who have encountered an injury to be very trepidacious when they start to run again. That's ok; it's natural to feel that way. You're injured; you know what it is like to try to get through daily life with a...

Welcome to the #RunPainFree podcast! Today Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio aims for the rising popularity of massage therapy guns and how they may cause injuries. Her counter-narrative shoots down the marketing claims and offers up some tools and advice that will aid your recovery without the risk of injury. A power tool dressed up as a therapy device. The new therapy guns are a result of DIY approaches to localized tissue therapy. Using a car buffer with a foam pad gained popularity,...

The mental health benefits of running are numerous, yet talking directly about depression is often pushed to the side in running circles. But that's not how #RunPainFree rolls. In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio shines a spotlight on award-winning author Nita Sweeney. She shares her intimate story on how depression affected her and how running brought her to a better place. Nita's story is harrowing, authentic, relatable, and we hope everyone out there can glean a lesson or...

In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio speaks with Lisa Jhung about Simple Hacks To Love ❤️  Running 🏃‍♀️ (With Lisa Jhung). Lisa is a widely published writer in all corners of the running world and is the author of Running That Doesn't Suck: How to Love Running (Even If You Think You Hate It).  As the title of Lisa's book suggests, she didn't always love running. She flat out hated it – to the point that she was hiding from her high-jump coach to avoid running two laps around...

In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio aims at a rampant misconception in the running world. Despite what you may have heard on your group run, running more miles isn't going to make you a Boston qualifier. Sorry to burst your bubble, but #RunPainFree ain't a religion; it's a science – and there is so much more to consider.  I run all the time but "tank" on race day.  When you're running seven days a week, you are running yourself out. That 2.2 pounds of pressure per step builds...

In this episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio tells you how to recover from an injury and progress you're running simultaneously. It's something most people think isn't possible, but it is at the heart of # RunPainFree's method. Listen up and learn why progressing your running is the only way out of injury. Is the pain even an injury? The first thing you need to do is identify if you have an injury. Sounds basic, right? Unfortunately, there is much confusion out there on what constitutes...

In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio talks you through what you need to know so you can get out running with your kids in the stroller. This topic comes from one of our team members who wanted to get Jessica's 411 on the subject. We know many mommas and poppas are finding it hard to find time currently, so this one is for you!  Should I run with a stroller?  Some people wonder whether running with your kids in a stroller is a good idea. In our opinion it's not just a good idea,...

In today's episode, Coach Marie Rose Leggio interviews Martinus Evans. He offers up wisdom and inspiration that counters the elitist narrative. Martinus may not be breaking two hours in the marathon, but he is breaking stereotypes. That's why we got him on the show, that's why we love him, and that's why we know you will too!   #RunPainFree: Everybody's run story is super personal. And I always love to know what they run for. So why do you run?  Martinus Evans: The reason I run has...