The Running Explained Podcast

COMMON RUNNING INJURIES with Carmen Scuito, aka @chocolatemilkrunner! This episode is a massive survey of the most common running injuries, their symptoms, and their causes!⁠ ⁠ IT Band Syndrome⁠ Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Syndrome)⁠ Inner Knee Pain/Bursitis⁠ What Hip Flexors Do⁠ Piriformis Syndrome⁠ Importance of Core Strength⁠ Quad & Hamstring Strains⁠ Shin Splints (& Stress Fractures)⁠ Soleus or Calf Pain/Burning⁠ Achilles Tendonitis⁠ The Importance of Ankle Mobility⁠ Plantar Fasciitis⁠ Peroneal Tendonitis⁠ ⁠ Also...⁠ IS IT THE SHOES??⁠ (i.e. can shoes cause or fix injuries?) ⁠Plus... bonus chatting about carbon-plate racing shoes! -- Carmen Scuito is a Las Vegas-based runner pursuing his advanced degree as a Physical Therapist. Find him on Instagram at @chocolatemilkrunner! -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

Summer is coming... are you ready? In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about running in the heat and how to become acclimated to running in warmer temps! ⁠ 🌡️Thermoregulation & core temperature⁠ 🌡️What about humidity?⁠ 🌡️ALL ABOUT SWEATING!!⁠ 🌡️Signs of heat stress/heat stroke⁠ 🌡️How to stay hydrated⁠ 🌡️What happens during the heat acclimation process?⁠ 🌡️How to stay safe & perform well in the heat⁠⁠ -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

This episode was a total blast to record with Run Coach & Under Armour Running Ambassador Alison Staples (@alioop_0_o_runs on Instagram!) We went through some common "rules" of running and discussed if it was an *always* rule or if or when you can "break" that rule!! Some of the "rules" we discussed... Always follow a hard day with an easy day Never increase your miles by more than 10% each week Run most of your miles in your easy effort zone Build your base before adding speed Replace your shoe every 300-500 miles Never run when your pain at rest is 3/10 or greater A 180 cadence is the best cadence Alison Staples is an RRCA-certified running coach,  a global run ambassador for Under Armour Running, the Co-Leader of Baltimore Based Run Club Riot Squad Running, and has been featured in Runner's World and Self Magazines! -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe!  TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

This week we're talking about TRAINING PLANS! What they are, why they are structured the way they are, differences between different plans, and how to read one! When & why do you need a training plan? Why & how are training plans structured the way they are! The basics of training periodization Race-specific training plans Base-building training plans How to read a training plan -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe!  TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

What is mobility and why is it SO important?? My guest this week is Kaila Morgante, aka @Bodkick on Instagram, and we took a dive into mobility this week: what it is, why it's important in running, and how to make sure you're working on it! We covered... Mobility vs. flexibility: which one is more important? What's really happening when something "feels tight"? How strength & mobility are related Common mobility issues in runners & how to address yours Fascia/trigger points/foam rolling/percussion massage "Are my glutes firing?" & the neuromuscular (mind/body) connections of running And more!! Apply to Bodkick's Strength for Runners Pilot Program! Kaila Morgante has been a part of the fitness field pretty much her entire life. She played various sports throughout high school and into college where she then began helping others develop their skills as a coach crew coach. A few years later, she began working as a running coach, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer and over the next 15 years continued to add to her knowledge base with spin, barre, Pilates, kettlebell, and TRX certifications and specializations in mobility and movement, nutrition for sports and exercise, and mental toughness. After her daughter was born, nearly 7 years ago, she started a corporate wellness firm, offering high-impact workplace programs to educate and encourage healthy engagement within companies. She began a running-focused page on Instagram called @BodKick about a year ago, that offers education and motivation for all levels of runners. Kaila is admittedly a geek about fitness and likes to deep dive into how things work. She also truly enjoys supporting people in their journey and firmly believes that with the right how-tos and positive motivation you can achieve anything! -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

Thousands of runners get pregnant and give birth every year... but information about being a postpartum runner isn't nearly as readily available as it should be! Julie Leonard (@strongbodystrongmama) and Sarah Highland (@pelvicfloorandmore) are cutting through that dearth of information with their evidence-based "Ready to Run Postpartum" 10-week program specifically designed for postpartum runners to take the right steps, safely, toward strengthening their bodies and being able to return to running after giving birth! LISTENERS OF THIS EPISODE GET 20% OFF "READY TO RUN POSTPARTUM" WITH CODE RunningExplained20  In this episode, we talk about... Sarah & Julie's experiences as pregnant & postpartum runners/athletes "It's not normal to pee when you laugh" & other postpartum issues What's most important for postpartum runners to work on? The "Ready to Run Postpartum" program & how it works! -- JULIE LEONARD is a mom of 3 small children, a wife, and the founder of Strong Body Strong Mama. Julie is a Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo. She was a competitive swimmer at the national level for over 15 years including in college and the Canadian Olympic trials. Julie coaches expecting and new moms in her in-home studio in Columbus, OH as well as working with moms from all over the world virtually. SARAH HIGHLAND is the owner of Pelvic Floor + More. She is an occupational therapist with 12+ years of experience and additional training to work as a pelvic floor therapist and prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise specialist. She provides home-based pelvic floor therapy to the Columbus, Ohio area. Most importantly, she is a mom to two very active littles! Running has always played a huge part in her life, and she is passionate about sharing this joy of movement by helping birthing people return to running safely! -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

How we FEEL about running is one of the most important things... so what do we do when things "feel" not so great? In this episode I discuss... -How do I stop comparing myself to other runners? -Dealing with guilt when you miss a run -What to do when a run doesn't go how you planned -Dealing with mental fatigue (wanting to stop) and mental 'burnout' on long runs -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

My guest this week is Steph Hnatiuk, aka @steph.the.runners.dietitian on Instagram, and we're talking about RUNNING and WEIGHT LOSS! But if you're looking for answers on how many calories to eat, or what specifically your meals should be made of in order to lose weight, you won't find those answers in this episode. In this hour-long discussion, we talk about... The relationship we have with food Why does running make you so hungry? Why weight loss is so challenging, and why diet culture is damaging to athletes seeking performance goals HOW weight loss and calorie deficits can safely fit into your running Our weight loss expectations vs. weight loss reality Mythbusting what can and what won't help you in your weight loss goals (intermittent fasting, supplements, specific diets, meal timing) -- Steph Hnatiuk is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Stephanie Hnatiuk Performance Nutrition. She helps runners of all levels achieve their personal best performance using her 3-step strategy- the Fuel Train Recover method. You can find her on Instagram @steph.the.runners.dietitian, or at www.stephaniehnatiuk.com -- If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co

Ever gotten injured? Statistically, yes you have! I sat down with Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe, Host of The Run Smarter Podcast to talk about how we should approach running injuries, how to reduce our injury risk, and what returning to running while dealing with an injury looks like! When can you address an injury while continuing to run vs. needing to take time off? Red flags for when injuries are serious How "time off" impacts fitness Why pure rest is not the best way to address injuries How to reduce injury risk What does returning to running after injury look like? Is it ever the shoes' fault? Find Brodie Sharpe on Instagram Link to The Run Smarter Podcast Link to The Breakthrough Running Clinic Brodie Sharpe has a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice and owns an online clinic treating runners. He is also the host of the Run Smarter Podcast where he teaches runners to make smarter training decisions to reduce the risk of injury, overcome current injuries and increase running performance.

My guest this week is Dr. Carrie Pagliano, DPT, a board-certified pelvic floor and post-partum expert helping women get and stay active both before & after pregnancy! We covered a lot of ground in this episode, including... What IS a pelvic floor and why it's important for all runners to be aware of their pelvic health (not just pregnant or postpartum women!) Being active during pregnancy - what's the guideline, and what's "normal"? Is Diastasis Recti preventable? The Post-Partum timeline: how to return to running after baby Dr. Pagliano's free "Return to Run" screening tool Signs of pelvic floor weakness? Why there's no such thing as "normal" when it comes to your pregnancy and post-partum experience! You can find Carrie on Instagram @carriepagliano, and at her website www.carriepagliano.com. If you're in the DC area, you can even make an appointment in person! Get it: The Return to Run Checklist ABOUT DR. CARRIE PAGLIANO Dr. Carrie J. Pagliano has been a dynamic leader in the areas of women’s/pelvic health for over 20 years. Dr. Pagliano received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1999 and Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2007. Dr. Pagliano is a double Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics and Women’s Health. Dr. Pagliano served for 7 years on the Executive Board of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), completing her term as Past President in 2021. She is an adjunct professor at Marymount University in Arlington, VA  Lynchburg University.  She also served as Instructor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine.  She is an appointed Advisory Board member to the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network: National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National, Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Pagliano speaks internationally in the areas of postpartum return to sport and integrative models of practice in pelvic physical therapy. She is a national media spokesperson for the APTA.  Dr. Pagliano is the founder of Carrie Pagliano Physical Therapy, LLC in Arlington, Virginia & The Real Moms’ Guide to Postpartum Digital course series for moms & postpartum professionals.  When she’s not kid wrangling or bringing pelvic health to the world, Carrie is an avid runner, yogi & crossfitter. -- Thanks for listening! If you like the show, please remember to rate & subscribe! TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE: www.runningexplained.co