Healthy Runner Podcast

Are you starting to feel soreness in the back of your ankle with running? Does it feel stiff when you wake up in the morning or at the start of your run?   In this episode, We are uncovering the myths and providing you the latest research on how to get rid of your Achilles pain and get rid of it for good!    Spoiler alert…you won’t need to stop running to start feeling better..   Don't forget to listen to Part 1 of this topic in Episode 60 of the Healthy Runner Podcast!   We cover the following in regards to treatment... Can I run with Achilles Tendonitis? Immediate Care for Achilles Tendonitis Sub-Acute or Chronic Care for Achilles Tendonitis Prevention of Achilles Tendonitis Exercises to include in your recovery Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 starting to feel soreness in the back of your ankle with running? Does it feel stiff when you wake up in the morning or at the start of your run? Are you wondering, why does my Achilles tendon hurt when I run?    In this episode I cover all of the myths and provide you with the latest research on what Achilles Tendonitis is and how you don’t need to stop running to overcome this very common running injury!    This is Part 1 of this topic where I will go over exactly what Achilles Tendonitis is. Next week in Part 2, I will discuss the treatment and prevention of this injury!    This week I answer the most common questions about this condition including :  What is Achilles Tendonitis What causes Achilles Tendonitis What are the symptoms of Achilles? Do I need an MRI to diagnose Achilles Tendonitis? What would a medical provider do on exam?   Click this link for the blog post on this episode to get the visuals and written form of what we discussed.  https://sparkyourtraining.com/why-does-my-achilles-tendon-hurt-when-i-run/   I also talk about the Spark Blueprint and how this is related. Check out all of the good information at the following link... https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Sponsored By... This episode is brought to you by 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%!  Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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://programs.sparkyourtraining.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkyourtraining Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkyourtraining.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website

Are you a new mom looking to get back into running? Are you wondering how your body can bounce back and how you can start running? Are you thinking - Can I even run after having a baby? In this episode, Dr. Christine Pieton PT, DPT, MBA  is going to educate us on how you as a mother runner can get back the strength and confidence to return to running! Dr. Christine Pieton, PT, DPT, MBA is a sport and women’s pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in running mechanics and postpartum return-to-sport recovery. She is passionate about helping her clients feel strong and confident from the inside out without pain, leaking or limitations. Dr. Christine truly believes all women deserve better guidance for their prenatal and postpartum journeys, and is on a mission to change the conversation from “I wish someone had told me” to “I’m so glad I knew…”. Dr. Christine is the owner of Pieton Physical Therapy in Santa Barbara, CA and the founder of “Mama Runs Wild” -  a free FB group that provides resources and pelvic health education to help guide women back to running postpartum with confidence. Christine is going to answer some common questions like these: How soon can I start running after giving birth?  Can you exercise before 6 weeks postpartum? What exercise can I do 6 weeks after birth? Why do I leak when I run? Here is Christine’s postpartum return to running checklist that she mentioned in this episode, feel free to grab a copy HERE.    Connect with Dr. Pieton : Website: www.pietonphysicaltherapy.com FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamarunswild IG: @pietonpt YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DrChristinePietonDPT Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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

This is a special episode for 2 reasons: It is our 1 year anniversary since the Healthy Runner podcast went live on all platforms on 2/25/2020! This is my comeback story episode dedicated to my mom who we recently lost due to COVID and I wanted to share with you her story and my deeper dive story of who I am as the man behind the microphone you have been listening to and supporting for the past 57 episodes. This is an exciting, reflective, and very personal episode like none other that I have done in the past.   I thank you in advance for allowing me to share my mom with you and allowing me to be a part of this amazing supportive healthy runner community!  I look forward to continuing to serve our running community and live my passion through the values she instilled in me. Sponsored By... This episode is brought to you by 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%.   Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 or someone you know been diagnosed with Knee Arthritis? Are you wondering if you can keep running through it? This week we had the pleasure of having Dr. Frank Petrigliano educate us on how you can keep running with Arthritis. Dr. Petrigliano is an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC. He also serves as the head team physician for the LA Kings hockey team and is the team physician for USC Athletics!  Dr. Petrigliano covers the following questions in this week's episode:  If I have arthritis, does running accelerate its progression? What are some strategies to reduce the knee pain associated arthritis, especially during running? Can a running analysis be useful? How does location of arthritis in the knee effect management? What type of injections are available to manage knee arthritis? If I need a knee replacement, can I run after knee replacement? As a runner, how do I prevent knee arthritis? Connect with Dr. Petrigliano :  Instagram - @frankiepmd Email - Frank.Petrigliano@med.usc.edu Website - www.drpetrigliano.com Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 episode we are talking about how we can keep getting after it and staying fit (even if we are getting older and have had a couple of kids) with Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Carrie is a five time NCAA champion, three time National champion, and represented the United States in the 2004 Olympic Games. Carrie brings her fitness expertise and bubbly personality to her widely popular C Tolle Run podcast and I am more than humbled to have her come on for our Live show within our Healthy Runner community! Carrie shares some great advice and tips for… Life after the sport Running and training through pregnancy Trying to run fast in a different way Staying fit while not putting in tons of mileage This episode is sponsored by... This episode is brought to you by 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 Carrie :  Instagram - @carrie_tollefson and @ctollerun Facebook - Carrie Tollefson and @CTolleRun Website - https://www.ctollerun.com/ Podcast - C Tolle Run on Apple Podcasts Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 ever wondered how to have a great MINDSET towards running?  In this episode we’re going to tackle the mental side of running and how to handle the ever famous “mind over matter” quote.  Coaches Whitney LaCombe and Cat Aniballi step in for Coach Duane Scotti for this week’s episode  Here are a few of the questions we cover during this week’s episode :  How Can I Stay Mentally Strong while running?  What percentage of running is actually mental?  How Can I psych myself up to go for a run?  Connect with Coaches Cat and Whitney :  Coach Cat : @hookoffthejab Coach Whitney : @runwhitrun2 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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  

[DOWNLOAD] How to Grow as a Runner E-book   Meet the Healthy Runner coaching team to share our half marathon training tips to get your running SPARK back! In this episode,  We have Coaches Cat Aniballi, LaToya Felton, Lu Zou, and Whitney LaCombe to answer some common half marathon questions as well as what they love best about training for a half marathon.   Here are some of the questions that were answered during this fun and interactive chat: How long do you need to train for a half marathon? How many days a week should I run for half marathon training? Can I run a half marathon if I can run 6 miles? Is it hard to train for a half marathon? Can you lose weight while training for a half marathon? How do I run my first half marathon? We also answered some common questions about the NEW Healthy Runner Half Marathon program and shared some extra perks about the program.     Learn more about our coaches here!    Connect with our Healthy Runner Coaching Team:  Facebook Community: Healthy Runner  Instagram:       LaToya: @llf423       Cat: @hookoffthejab       Lu: @lucio_run_fitness       Whitney: @runwhitrun2 Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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    

Should runners diet to lose weight?  Find out from our sports nutrition expert! In this episode,  We have Jenn Giles from Eat 4 Sport on the show to educate us on what food we should be eating and when we should eat those foods to not only lose weight but run at our best as we age.  We also talk about how much we should be drinking, protein intake for aging runners, nutrition during and after menopause, healthy snacking for shift workers and so much more! Jenn is a board certified sports dietitian, speaker, writer, exercise physiologist, triathlon coach & RRCA running coach and a true expert on this topic.   Here are some of the questions that were answered during this very informative chat: What type of diet is best for runners? Is intermittent fasting good for runners? How long should I eat before running?  What do I eat before runs? What should I eat and drink during long runs? What are the best snacks to eat after a run to recover? Do older runners need more protein? How much water do I really need to drink? What is the best diet to follow during menopause?   Link for the free self assessment mentioned during this episode: https://eat4sport.mykajabi.com/pl/243137   Connect with Jennifer Giles:  Facebook Community: The Sports Nutrition Hub Website: https://www.jenngilesrd.com/ Instagram: @jenngileseat4sport  Facebook: Jennifer O’Donnell Giles Facebook Page: JennGiles Eat4Sport   TikTok: @eat4sport Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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 new to running? You are not alone! Everyone starts from somewhere and this episode is for you if you don’t consider yourself a runner or are getting ready to begin to train for your first half marathon or full marathon! In this episode,  We have the amazing duo of Mo and Harrison Crum (the crummy marathoners) from the Marathon Training for Beginners podcast!  They are going to share their story and how to get started with running, nutrition, shoes, training without injury, and so much more for beginner runners! Here are some of the questions that were answered during this fun conversation: Can a beginner run a marathon? How long does it take to train for a marathon for a beginner? What should I wear to start running? How should a beginner train for a marathon? Or How do I train for a marathon with no experience? What is a good marathon time for a beginner? What should I expect from my first marathon?  How do I prepare for my first marathon? How do you fuel when running a marathon or half marathon?    Connect with Mo & Harrison:  Facebook Community: Marathon Training For Beginners, Full & Half  Instagram: @crummymarathoners TikTok: @crummymarathoners Website: www.crummymarathoners.com Listen To Marathon Training For Beginners On Apple Podcasts Listen To Marathon Training For Beginners On Spotify Podcasts Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     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.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a 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   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