Healthy Runner Podcast
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Run stronger, faster, and without injuries? Yep, you don’t need to be a frustrated runner that constantly has to stop running. I'm Dr. Duane Scotti, a running physical therapist, coach, and founder of Spark Physical Therapy - Healthy Runner. I'm here to share everything I have learned as a former often injured adult onset runner! I will also interview experts in the running and health world to share their knowledge and wisdom that will inspire you to stay active, stay healthy, and just keep running well into your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond!
You could just be starting your running journey and looking to consistently run for stress relief or be an experienced marathoner, we have something for you on this podcast! We discuss practical ways to improve your running strength, training, nutrition, and mindset!
If you want to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running then you have come to the right place! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, follow, rate and review the show so more runners like you can find us!
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17. Shin Splints: How To Get Back To Running - Brodie Sharpe
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBHave you ever been on a run and wondered 🤔… Why does the front of my leg hurt when I run? Were you thinking to yourself 💭 [should I run through shin pain?]… This can be common for new runners just starting out or can occur in experienced runners who are really stepping up their training with heavy duty mileage or adding in lots of speedwork. Brodie Sharpe is a physiotherapist with The Breakthrough Running Clinic and shares the answers to these common questions as well...
Yoga and Running - Rachel Pelham Serafino from Running Asana
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBDoes adding yoga into your running make you a faster runner? Rachel Pelham Serafino is a yoga instructor at Running Asana and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the physical 💪 and mental 🧠 benefits that you will see as a runner. Finally she gives us as runners tips on how we can balance ☯️ yoga with our running. These are the questions Rachel addresses during the interview: 1. Isn't yoga just stretching? [I already do that and I don't ...
16. Yoga and Running - Rachel Pelham Serafino from Running Asana
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBDoes adding yoga into your running make you a faster runner? Rachel Pelham Serafino is a yoga instructor at Running Asana and shares the answers to these common questions as well as breaks down the physical 💪 and mental 🧠 benefits that you will see as a runner. Finally she gives us as runners tips on how we can balance ☯️ yoga with our running. These are the questions Rachel addresses during the interview: 1. Isn't yoga just stretching? [I already do that and I don't ...
How To Start Running During Coronavirus- Catrina Aniballi 5 Tips For Beginners
May 07, 2020 02:02 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBAre you starting to walk, jog, or run because your gym is closed or your other hobbies and activities are closed during COVID-19? During this live interview with Catrina Aniballi, Duane and Catrina answer some common questions and provide 5 tips for runners to get started right after they listen to this episode. In this episode we cover the equipment you need to start including running shoes, clothing, or gear as well as what is the most important thing you need to get started right away...
15. How To Start Running During Coronavirus- Catrina Aniballi 5 Tips For Beginners
May 07, 2020 02:02 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBAre you starting to walk, jog, or run because your gym is closed or your other hobbies and activities are closed during COVID-19? During this live interview with Catrina Aniballi, Duane and Catrina answer some common questions and provide 5 tips for runners to get started right after they listen to this episode. In this episode we cover the equipment you need to start including running shoes, clothing, or gear as well as what is the most important thing you need to get started right away...
Running Shoe Questions Answered- Matt Santillo from Woodbridge Running Company
April 30, 2020 11:57 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB👟 Are you new to running during this coronavirus crisis or have you been running for years but are not sure if you are in the right shoe, how to properly care for you shoes, or even when you should replace them? I was lucky enough to bring Matt Santillo, running shoe expert from Woodbridge Running Company on the show to answer some common questions that many beginner and advanced runners have such as... ✔️ How much wear/life can I expect from my shoes? ✔️ How do I know if I...
14. Running Shoe Questions Answered- Matt Santillo from Woodbridge Running Company
April 30, 2020 11:57 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB👟 Are you new to running during this coronavirus crisis or have you been running for years but are not sure if you are in the right shoe, how to properly care for you shoes, or even when you should replace them? I was lucky enough to bring Matt Santillo, running shoe expert from Woodbridge Running Company on the show to answer some common questions that many beginner and advanced runners have such as... ✔️ How much wear/life can I expect from my shoes? ✔️ How do I know if I...
13. Running Motivation: How To Get Your Mojo Back During Coronavirus- Steve Carmichael
April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBAre you a runner who has had your spring race cancelled or delayed and you are struggling to get your running mojo back? In this episode we are talking about how to run and train safely during this COVID-19 crisis with our Special Guest, Steve Carmichael who is founder of Runbuzz Pacebuilders online run coaching and running community as well as the host of the Runbuzz podcast. In this episode within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group, Steve shares running tips for the following questions:...
Running Motivation: How To Get Your Mojo Back During Coronavirus- Steve Carmichael
April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBAre you a runner who has had your spring race cancelled or delayed and you are struggling to get your running mojo back? In this episode we are talking about how to run and train safely during this COVID-19 crisis with our Special Guest, Steve Carmichael who is founder of Runbuzz Pacebuilders online run coaching and running community as well as the host of the Runbuzz podcast. In this episode within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group, Steve shares running tips for the following questions:...
12. What To Do For Back Pain While Working From Home
April 14, 2020 12:47 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIs Your Back Aching Now More Than Ever? 🤔 Do you have a stiff achy back when you get out of bed in the morning? Are you working at your dining room table and wish you had your office chair at home? 💻 Is working on your laptop on your couch during COVID-19 just not cutting it for 8 hours a day? Are you not able to sit in your favorite comfy chair 🛋 anymore because when you go to get out of it you feel like you are a 90 year old? 👉If you answered yes to any of these questions- Listen...
What To Do For Back Pain While Working From Home
April 14, 2020 12:47 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIs Your Back Aching Now More Than Ever? 🤔 Do you have a stiff achy back when you get out of bed in the morning? Are you working at your dining room table and wish you had your office chair at home? 💻 Is working on your laptop on your couch during COVID-19 just not cutting it for 8 hours a day? Are you not able to sit in your favorite comfy chair 🛋 anymore because when you go to get out of it you feel like you are a 90 year old? 👉If you answered yes to any of these questions- Listen...
Healthy Mindset [Coping During Coronavirus]- Irene Bosco, LCSW
April 10, 2020 17:59 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBHave you been worried about your health or the health of your loved one’s during this whole COVID crisis we are going through? In this episode we are talking about how we cope with this new world we live in during COVID with our Special Guest, Irene Bosco who is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist at Nutmeg Counseling Services in North Haven, Connecticut. Irene is a runner herself and has over 20 years of clinical experience as a clinician and also has passion for helping runners overcome...
11. Healthy Mindset [Coping During Coronavirus]- Irene Bosco, LCSW
April 10, 2020 17:59 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBHave you been worried about your health or the health of your loved one’s during this whole COVID crisis we are going through? In this episode we are talking about how we cope with this new world we live in during COVID with our Special Guest, Irene Bosco who is a Clinical Social Worker Specialist at Nutmeg Counseling Services in North Haven, Connecticut. Irene is a runner herself and has over 20 years of clinical experience as a clinician and also has passion for helping runners overcome...
10. How To Get My Child More Active During Coronavirus- Brett Yarris
April 02, 2020 11:36 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBAre you a parent who is feeling like you are juggling 3 jobs right now? Employee, mom, and teacher 24/7? Are you struggling to keep your children active right now?...😩 Are you wondering what the best practices are to motivate your children to stay active during this coronavirus isolation? I know this is going on in my house and I had the pleasure of interviewing my cousin who is an expert in this area. In this episode we are talking about how we can help and keep our children activ...
How To Get My Child More Active During Coronavirus- Brett Yarris
April 02, 2020 11:36 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBAre you a parent who is feeling like you are juggling 3 jobs right now? Employee, mom, and teacher 24/7? Are you struggling to keep your children active right now?...😩 Are you wondering what the best practices are to motivate your children to stay active during this coronavirus isolation? I know this is going on in my house and I had the pleasure of interviewing my cousin who is an expert in this area. In this episode we are talking about how we can help and keep our children activ...
Coronavirus Home Workout [3 Tips To Boost Your Confidence]
March 24, 2020 11:59 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBHow do we stay active and fit with COVID-19?...3 Tips I Learned This Past Week We Are LIVE within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group!!! Let’s Add A SPARK To This Mayhem!👇 😧 "I feel so out of control and with all the chaos going on in my house" ... how do I stay fit without going to the gym?!" Have you thought this? I know I have! Personally I’ve had this issue this past week trying to balance life, family, work, and staying active. We all had big goals for 2020 and spring race...
9. Coronavirus Home Workout [3 Tips To Boost Your Confidence]
March 24, 2020 11:59 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBHow do we stay active and fit with COVID-19?...3 Tips I Learned This Past Week We Are LIVE within the Healthy Runner Facebook Group!!! Let’s Add A SPARK To This Mayhem!👇 😧 "I feel so out of control and with all the chaos going on in my house" ... how do I stay fit without going to the gym?!" Have you thought this? I know I have! Personally I’ve had this issue this past week trying to balance life, family, work, and staying active. We all had big goals for 2020 and spring race...
8. SPARK Online Fitness Community [Coronavirus Home Workouts]
March 22, 2020 10:07 - 10 minutes - 15.6 MBI 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 you...
SPARK Online Fitness Community [Coronavirus Home Workouts]
March 22, 2020 10:07 - 10 minutes - 15.6 MBI 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 you...
Coronavirus COVID-19 [Keep Running With Social Distancing]
March 17, 2020 12:13 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB🤔 What Can I Help You With During These Uncertain Times 🤷🏻♂️...? 👇👇👇 Are you in need of “Mental Relief” and need to exercise during this time of social distancing like me! 🏃🏻♂️ Are you a runner who wants to stay healthy now more than ever for the benefits of your immune system while we try and prevent the spread of this virus 🦠 What problems are you facing right now with COVID-19 all around and staying active and healthy? In this impromptu episode on the Healthy Runner Podcast we a...
7. Coronavirus COVID-19 [Keep Running With Social Distancing]
March 17, 2020 12:13 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB🤔 What Can I Help You With During These Uncertain Times 🤷🏻♂️...? 👇👇👇 Are you in need of “Mental Relief” and need to exercise during this time of social distancing like me! 🏃🏻♂️ Are you a runner who wants to stay healthy now more than ever for the benefits of your immune system while we try and prevent the spread of this virus 🦠 What problems are you facing right now with COVID-19 all around and staying active and healthy? In this impromptu episode on the Healthy Runner Podcast we a...
6. Training Tips For Runners (How To Train Smart With Proper Progression)
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBAre you new to running and are someone who just goes out there as hard as you can each and every run? Or are you someone who always gets injured every time you try to train for a race…😩? I know I have been there in my 49 road races and 21 half marathons to date. In this episode I am going to cover 5 training tips that will help you either start to run or train smarter so you don’t have to stop running along the way due to suffering an injury 🏃🏻♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some...
Training Tips For Runners (How To Train Smart With Proper Progression)
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBAre you new to running and are someone who just goes out there as hard as you can each and every run? Or are you someone who always gets injured every time you try to train for a race…😩? I know I have been there in my 49 road races and 21 half marathons to date. In this episode I am going to cover 5 training tips that will help you either start to run or train smarter so you don’t have to stop running along the way due to suffering an injury 🏃🏻♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some...
5. Soft Tissue Care For Runners [Foam Rolling & Stretching]
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBDo you get tightness in your muscles or feel aches and pains during your running? 👇👇👇 Do you know you should be doing stretching exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? The specific tips that I am going to share are going to be the strategies (4 specific ways you can take care of your soft tissue or muscles) that will translate to helping you crush your running goals 🏃🏻♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some common questions I hear often ...
Soft Tissue Care For Runners [Foam Rolling & Stretching]
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBDo you get tightness in your muscles or feel aches and pains during your running? 👇👇👇 Do you know you should be doing stretching exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? The specific tips that I am going to share are going to be the strategies (4 specific ways you can take care of your soft tissue or muscles) that will translate to helping you crush your running goals 🏃🏻♀️ 📍 In this episode we will cover some common questions I hear often ...
4. Best Exercises To Run | Single Leg Weight Bearing Training
March 06, 2020 19:09 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBDo you get lost in all the exercises shared out there on social media? Do you know you should be doing exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? In this episode we are going to cover the best exercises for you to do in order to get stronger, faster, and healthier as a runner. These exercises are going to be the specific exercises that will translate best to your specific activity of running. These are going to focus on exercises when your fo...
Best Exercises When Training...To Run
March 06, 2020 19:09 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBDo you get lost in all the exercises shared out there on social media? Do you know you should be doing exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…😩? In this episode we are going to cover the best exercises for you to do in order to get stronger, faster, and healthier as a runner. These exercises are going to be the specific exercises that will translate best to your specific activity of running. These are going to focus on exercises when your fo...
3. Jump Training for Running
February 25, 2020 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about the second principle of the "SPARK blueprint"...jump training to run! Have you been frustrated that you should be training in order to run, but you’re not sure what exactly you should be doing? We are here to answer your questions about jump training or what we call plyometric training! What we share in this episode, I didn’t even get in PT school. This information on training your muscles plyometrically I go...
Jump Training...To Run
February 25, 2020 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about the second principle of the "SPARK blueprint"...jump training to run! Have you been frustrated that you should be training in order to run, but you’re not sure what exactly you should be doing? We are here to answer your questions about jump training or what we call plyometric training! What we share in this episode, I didn’t even get in PT school. This information on training your muscles plyometrically I go...
How To Strength Train To Run
February 25, 2020 18:49 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBHey there, healthy runners! In this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about how to strengthen your muscles to train, to run. Have you been frustrated in the past that you've taken up running or you started a new training cycle and you just get injured and must stop? Well, we take a deep dive into our first principle of the SPARK blueprint, which is how to strength TRAIN to run! I share what I have learned through my journey as an adult onset runner over the...
2. How To Strength Train To Run
February 25, 2020 18:49 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBHey there, healthy runners! In this episode of the Healthy Runner podcast, we're going to be talking about how to strengthen your muscles to train, to run. Have you been frustrated in the past that you've taken up running or you started a new training cycle and you just get injured and must stop? Well, we take a deep dive into our first principle of the SPARK blueprint, which is how to strength TRAIN to run! I share what I have learned through my journey as an adult onset runner over the...
Run Stronger and Healthier Without Injuries “SPARK Blueprint”
February 25, 2020 17:45 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBHow To [Remain Active, Get Stronger, and Heal From Injuries] Without Being Told To Stop Running. Do you have big goal and want to start running?? OR have you been frustrated in the past that whenever you start running you just get injured and have to stop...? Do you think your body is getting too old for running? Right now for this first episode of the podcast, I am super pumped about covering the blueprint to remaining active, getting stronger, and healing from injuries without bein...
1. Run Stronger and Healthier Without Injuries “SPARK Blueprint”
February 25, 2020 17:45 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBHow To [Remain Active, Get Stronger, and Heal From Injuries] Without Being Told To Stop Running. Do you have big goal and want to start running?? OR have you been frustrated in the past that whenever you start running you just get injured and have to stop...? Do you think your body is getting too old for running? Right now for this first episode of the podcast, I am super pumped about covering the blueprint to remaining active, getting stronger, and healing from injuries without bein...
Intro To Becoming A Healthy Runner: My Story
February 25, 2020 17:09 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MBSo 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 ph...
1a. Intro To Becoming A Healthy Runner: My Story
February 25, 2020 17:09 - 15 minutes - 22.3 MBSo 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 ph...