Healthy Runner Podcast

Have you struggled to keep your feet healthy as a runner?  Do you want to know what it is like to run 100 miles or if you are thinking about making the jump to ultra running then this is the podcast for you!   Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon athlete, coach, and podcast host.  He shares his best training, recovery, and foot health tips for ultramarathon running.   Related Episodes:   Episode 124: Sprained Ankle or Broken Ankle? What to Do When You Roll Your Ankle Running https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/sprained-ankle-or-broken-ankle-what-to-do-when-you-roll-your-ankle-running/    Episode 116: How to Activate, Strengthen and Recover From Running with Dr. Emily Splichal https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-activate-strengthen-and-recover-from-running/    Episode 136: Runners should be treated differently with Dr. Duane Scotti https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/runners-should-be-treated-differently/   Relevant Resource:   Plantar Fasciitis FREE E-book: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/footpain Winter Strong Body Transformation Program:   Spark off your winter running with a 4 month strong body transformation!   1:1 individualized  Healthy Runner Coaching  to grow a stronger, injury free running body so you can get in those stress relieving runs all winter long!   Get the structure, support and accountability from our team of experts in the health and running industry to transform into a stronger runner feeling more confident,  healthy, AND running faster this spring even if you don’t think you are a fast runner!     Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more and commit to getting stronger this winter!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!   Connect with Zach Bitter:    Website: https://zachbitter.com/ Instagram: @zachbitter YouTube: @Zachbitter Podcast: https://zachbitter.com/hpo   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website  

  Are you a runner who can’t stop eating or craving sugar?   Do you go all day being "good" and then all hell breaks loose at night, and you can't stop yourself?    Are you thinking about food constantly and then you are disappointed in yourself that you have terrible willpower?   Our Healthy Runner Registered Dietitian, Brooke Czarnecki is here to help!  We are talking about how to kick cravings with balanced nutrition in this episode!    In this episode, Brooke flips the script and allows you to get curious about your cravings.  She gets into the origins of cravings and why we get them.    She then shares some super valuable tips on how we can solve these common cravings we all have experienced.  Brooke not only educates us about the physical caloric approach to kicking cravings but she sheds some light on the mental and emotional side of eating as well.    Work with Brooke in our Healthy Runner Nutrition Coaching Program!  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Related Resources:   Nutrition Blueprint: Run Your Best! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/nutrition   Get all of Brooke’s previous episodes as well as her full bio here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/brookebio   Winter Strong Body Transformation Program:   Spark off your winter running with a 4 month strong body transformation!   1:1 individualized  Healthy Runner Coaching  to grow a stronger, injury free running body so you can get in those stress relieving runs all winter long!   Get the structure, support and accountability from our team of experts in the health and running industry to transform into a stronger runner feeling more confident,  healthy, AND running faster this spring even if you don’t think you are a fast runner!     Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more and commit to getting stronger this winter!   This Episode is brought to you by:  Energy bar from UCAN.  Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/share/duane.scotti/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Connect with Brooke: Instagram: @intentfulnutrition Email: intentfulnutrition@gmail.com Healthy Runner Facebook Community Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Hamstring injuries can be frustrating for many runners because it not only affects your long runs and speed but also limits your ability to sit during your work day!  The worst part about high hamstring tendinosis is that most medical practitioners don’t know how to treat proximal hamstring tendinopathy and most of what you will find on google will tell you to stretch and rest it, which won’t fix it!   In this episode, Steph, a client in our Healthy Runner Coaching Program shares her story of going from 6 years of frustration trying everything from physical therapy, manual therapy, prolotherapy, and all the self remedies she could research to now being able to run 10 mile long runs without hamstring pain following our 16 week program.   Find out what she did and how she got her running spark back after 6 years of feeling lost by listening in!   Download our Free Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Resource: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/pht   Work 1:1 with Dr. Scotti to guide you back to running without having to worry about your hamstring pain like Steph did! Learn more: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Related Episodes:   Episode 23- Talking Hamstring Injuries with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/hamstring/   Episode 126- How Gretchen Got Over Her Hip Pain | Client Success Story https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/how-gretchen-got-over-her-hip-pain-client-success-story/  Winter Strong Body Transformation Program:   Spark off your winter running with a 4 month strong body transformation!   1:1 individualized  Healthy Runner Coaching  to grow a stronger, injury free running body so you can get in those stress relieving runs all winter long!   Get the structure, support and accountability from our team of experts in the health and running industry to transform into a stronger runner feeling more confident,  healthy, AND running faster this spring even if you don’t think you are a fast runner!     Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more and commit to getting stronger this winter!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Heal from the Amino Company. Heal is an amino acid, whey and creatine based formulation designed to reduce recovery times and improve physical function after injuries by accelerating muscle repair while helping maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner   If you’re looking for a nutritional advantage when it comes to recovering from your running injury or your daily training I highly recommend you give Heal a try.   If you’re interested in learning  more and giving Heal a try, we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30% Click HERE to be directed to the discount page!    Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Does meditation help with running? Can meditation help you run faster?  If you are a runner who laces up your shoes for the simple reason of getting in that mental clearing run to help you manage stress, improve mood, and stay healthy (or it could literally be the only time in your chaotic day that you have time to yourself) then you will want to listen to this experiential learning episode!   Rebecca Doring who is a runner, Meditation Teacher, Yoga Instructor, & Personal-Transformation Coach, who helps people overcome daily stress and manage their inner critic so that they can get to know who they really are, and go after and achieve the goals they want.   In this episode, Rebecca teaches us about the benefits of meditation for runners as well as guides us through a short meditation practice that you can do as part of a seated meditation or as part of a mindfulness exercise during your run! (You will want to give this a try)   This conversation touches upon these common questions:   What is Meditation? Why is meditation good for runners? How do you actually meditate? Can you meditate during a run? What is an example of meditating? What is the misconception of meditation?   Related Episodes:   Episode 139: Self-Care for Runners with Amy Mangueira https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/10-tips-for-running-and-life/   Episode 127: 5 Ways to Deal With Race Anxiety with Coach Cat and Irene Bosco https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/5-ways-to-deal-with-race-anxiety/    Newest Resource:   Nutrition Blueprint: Run Your Best! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/nutrition   Winter Strong Body Transformation Program:   Spark off your winter running with a 4 month strong body transformation!   1:1 individualized  Healthy Runner Coaching  to grow a stronger, injury free running body so you can get in those stress relieving runs all winter long!   Get the structure, support and accountability from our team of experts in the health and running industry to transform into a stronger runner feeling more confident,  healthy, AND running faster this spring even if you don’t think you are a fast runner!     Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more and commit to getting stronger this winter!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!   Connect with Rebecca Doring:              Website: https://www.deeprootedbliss.com/           Instagram: @rebeccadoringmeditation           Podcast: Deep Rooted Bliss            Free Guided Meditations: https://www.deeprootedbliss.com/free Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Nicole Turnbow, a physical therapist and owner of Body in Motion, debunks the myth that you must stop running when injured. She emphasizes that many knee issues can be managed while continuing to run. Strength training, particularly for the glutes, plays a crucial role in injury prevention and recovery. Dr. Turnbow also discusses how to balance running through injuries, offering insights on movement modifications and the importance of mental well-being in maintaining an active lifestyle.

Want to burn more fat, become more efficient as a runner, and not bonk during your next race?   Dr. Cameron Garber is a physical therapist, owner of Body Smart in South Ogden Utah, and host of the Running Unbroken Podcast.   Metabolic testing is the best way to get your true resting metabolic rate and understand how many calories you're burning during rest and running and whether your energy source is coming from fat or carbs.   Learn how you can maximize your results from every run by learning about metabolic testing and how it applies to your training and your fueling strategy.   In this episode we cover the how, what, and why of metabolic testing and answer these questions.   How is a metabolic test done? What does metabolic testing tell you? Why is a metabolic test important? What is the difference between a metabolic test and VO2max and threshold testing? How long does it take to get a metabolic test? Where can you get a metabolic test? Related Resources:   SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Episode 135 Heart Rate Training for Running with Denny Krahe https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/heart-rate-training-for-running/   Episode 105 What Is Base Training in Running? https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-is-base-training-in-running/  Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Tracer2 by Noxgear.  The Tracer2 keeps you visible while you run by pairing powerful multi-color LED fiber optics with ultra-reflective 3M patterns and fluorescence.    If you’re looking for running gear that will actually help you stay safe while running we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 35% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://noxgear.com Connect with Dr. Cameron Garber:    Website: https://www.bodysmartutah.com/   Instagram: @bodysmartpt   Running Unbroken Podcast on Apple   Running Unbroken Podcast on Spotify     Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Have you started running as an adult and you would like to know how to become a better, smarter, and faster runner?   Then you will want to listen in and meet Elisabeth Scott who is not only the founder and head coach at Running Explained but is also the host of the Running Explained Podcast!    In this episode we chat about why she started running, her personal struggle with addiction, alcoholism, overcoming injuries, and how she fell backwards into the business of Running Explained.   We also cover how she became a Boston qualifier as well as her biggest setbacks as a runner.     This was truly a special conversation and I know you will be able to relate to Elisabeth’s story in one way or another!  I hope you enjoy the episode!     Related Resources:   SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Episode 15 How To Start Running: A Guide to Running for Beginners: https://sparkyourtraining.com/running-for-beginners/   Episode 105 What Is Base Training in Running? https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-is-base-training-in-running/    Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Energy bar from UCAN.  Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/healthyrunner/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!   Connect with Elisabeth   Website: https://www.runningexplained.co/   Instagram: @runningexplained   Listen to Running Explained on Apple   Listen to Running Explained on Spotify   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a runner who has been recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or have you had MS and you are thinking of starting to run?   Do you have MS and have goals of improving your mobility, energy, and motivation?     Dr. Gretchen Hawley is a Physical therapist, Certified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist, Creator of the MSing LINK, a MS wellness program, and has been a keynote speaker at several Living Well with MS events and sponsored by the MS Society in addition to MS Views & News.   In this episode, Gretchen is going to provide you with a runner’s guide to keep logging those miles safely even if you have recently been diagnosed with MS or if you had MS for a while and you want to start running.   Gretchen shares why it is important to exercise with MS, specific muscles you should focus on with MS, and some special tips and considerations for you MS warrior runners!      Related Resources:   SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Episode 15 How To Start Running: A Guide to Running for Beginners: https://sparkyourtraining.com/running-for-beginners/   Episode 105 What Is Base Training in Running? https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-is-base-training-in-running/    Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Connect with Dr. Gretchen Hawley: Website: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/ Instagram: @doctor.gretchen YouTube: Doctor Gretchen Hawley Online Wellness Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink MS Wellness and Support Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness The MSing Link Podcast (Apple/iTunes) The MSing Link Podcast (Spotify)    Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Running a marathon is no joke!  It not only is running the actual 26.2 miles on race day but it is the training you put in for the months and years leading up to that one day experience.    The exhilaration of finishing a first marathon that I was able to experience 5 years ago and recently, I was lucky enough to be able to chase down a PR at the 2022 Hartford Marathon (even though I was experiencing one of my worst race days ever)   Also, I learned something along the way…I found the secret to the marathon!  What is it?  Listen in and I will share that with you!   Related Resources:   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy   Episode 143 Marathon Mindset | 7 Tips with Coach Cat https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-race-day-mindset/   Episode 139 Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/   Episode 128 Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/    Episode 91 Why Tapering Before a Race is Important with Coach LaToya https://sparkyourtraining.com/why-tapering-before-a-race-is-important/    Episode 137 Marathon Nutrition, Hydration, & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-nutrition/   Episode 127 5 Ways to Deal With Race Anxiety with Coach Cat and Irene Bosco https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/5-ways-to-deal-with-race-anxiety/   Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching This week’s show brought to you by:    Tracer2 by Noxgear.  If you’re looking for running gear that will actually help you stay safe while running we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 35% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://noxgear.com   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Running Unbroken podcast with fellow physical therapist Cameron Garber from Ogden, Utah.      Here's a few highlights from this episode - listen in for MORE!   “People have the mindset of ‘Maybe I’m too old to run or maybe I’m broken, or I’m not a ‘runner’’… looking at this 11 years later, you need to learn the strategies that allow your body to adapt to running.’”   “If you’re looking to get fast and looking to get stronger, the best way is to add in strength training.”   “Consistency is key to run for longevity.” Order your Healthy Runner Merch: https://www.stilettorunning.com/store/c83/Spark_Healthy_Runner.html#/   Related Resources:   SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Episode 105 What Is Base Training In Running? https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-is-base-training-in-running/  Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching This week’s show brought to you by:  Edge energy from UCAN.  Edge is the first and only on-the-go training fuel powered by SuperStarch, putting you in the ideal performance state by keeping blood sugar stable.   Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/healthyrunner/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!   Connect with Cameron and the Running Unbroken Podcast:   Website: www.bodysmartutah.com Instagram: @bodysmartpt  @running_unbroken Facebook: @bodysmartpt  Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website